Best History Museum in Maple Grove

"Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis."

"The building is indeed a former mill, and highlights include a ride inside an eight-story grain elevator (the 'Flour Tower'), Betty Crocker exhibits and a baking lab. It's not terribly exciting unless you're..."

"The Mill City Museum, built from the ruins of the Washburn Mill, sits right next to the Mississippi River. It is family-friendly and features interactive exhibits, a restaurant, gift shop, and much more."

"Over in Phillips West, check out American Swedish Institute, which has earned four stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp. You can find the museum and cultural center at 2600 Park Ave. Housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion that once belonged to a Swedish-American newspaper publisher, the museum has long focused on offering Swedish cultural, educational and artistic events to the local community."

"If folding a paper airplane is a challenge, you’re going to be blown away by the things Swedish artist Bea Szenfeld has created, turning paper into couture in the exhibit “Papier” at American Swedish Institute through July 11. Szenfeld’s dresses have been worn by Lady Gaga and Bjork. Don’t miss “Papier Noir,” a paper gown that looks like a fur cape on the second floor of the museum."

"Recognized as one of St. Paul's defining structures, the James J. Hill House is a massive 36,000-sqare-foot mansion on a hill overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Today, the house functions as a museum exhibiting the Hill family's collection of art as well as antique furniture and musical instruments including a pipe organ. Perhaps the most arresting quality of the house is its stunning and delicate woodwork, which fills the rooms with warmth even on cold winter days."

"Overlooking the Mississippi River in St. Paul, the Science Museum of Minnesota is a large regional science museum that uses a hands-on approach to science learning and entertainment. Founded in 1907, the museum features a variety of permanent and temporary collections and exhibitions, state-of-the-art research facilities, a public science education center and an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater. Five permanent galleries and an array of temporary exhibits cover the topics of physical science and technology, the human body, paleontology, and the peoples and cultures of the Mississippi River."

"This place is located a few blocks from Fort Road at Kellogg Blvd and is a really treasured building in Minnesota. It is a 25 year old center which preserves the past of Minneapolis for the future generations. A library contains some artifacts dating back to the Hmong’s and the Ojibwe who are part of this history."

"345 Kellogg Boulevard West // Saint Paul, MN 55102 The Minnesota History Center is home to an innovative museum with ever-changing exhibits and a modern library."

"About Fort Snelling: Today’s impressive Fort Snelling was started as a wooden barracks in the 1820s at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. It quickly grew into a large stone fort and the US Government’s first true stake in the pioneer region which was already occupied by local Native American groups for hundreds of years. The original purpose of Fort Snelling was to help secure the fur trade and make inroads with Native tribes, although the history wasn’t always rosy."

"Fort Snelling is the state's oldest structure, established in 1820 as a frontier outpost in the remote Northwest Territory. Guides in period dress show restored buildings and reenact pioneer life."

"Alexander Ramsey was mayor of St. Paul, the second governor of Minnesota, and the founder of the Minnesota Historical Society to which his grandchildren bequeathed the historic home upon their death in 1964. The Victorian home was built in 1872 of native limestone and contains portraits, furnishings, and personal belongings of the Ramsey family. The home is extremely well-preserved, restored to its original condition thanks to the perseverance of his heirs who took care to save any elements of the house that were updated during its use."

"- 265 South Exchange Street // Saint Paul, MN 55102 - Take a trip back in time to the 19th century and visit one of the best-preserved Victorian houses in the country; this was the home of Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial…"

"Ax Man Surplus might get the award for most random thrift shop in the world. On my most recent visit here, items for sale included bulk petri dishes, baby doll heads, about a trillion vials, flasks, and containers of all shapes and sizes, and the most spare tires I’ve ever seen in my life. And that was just the first aisle…"

"Stretched out between the Mill City Museum on one side and the Guthrie Theater on the other, the riverside Mill City Farmers’ Market has become the go-to, Saturday-morning celebration of Minnesota’s agricultural bounty (open early May-late October). Wander the stalls and peruse the fresh produce, jams, cheeses, shrub syrups, jewelry, woven rugs, and other artisanal products."

"Kicking off with a cool and casual place that is always serving a wide variety of cold beers. Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul is a place to kick back, enjoy the large outdoor space, and grab some grub from the food trucks. During the winter months, you could sit near a fire pit or one of the heat lamps, but thankfully, it’s even more enjoyable when temps are warm and the sun is shining."

"Just off Interstate 94, this former railyard building gives a history that stretches way beyond when Matt Lange brewed his first batches of Lake Monster. After contract brewing to start, Lake Monster opened in late 2015, adding stouts, a sour brown, and a dedicated nitro line to pair with the familiar Calhoun Claw pilsener and Empty Rowboat IPA."

"Their cans are creatively designed and their beers are just as unique. The Lake Monster taproom provides year-round beer stables like the True Story pale ale, and seasonal favorites that match with the weather. We like Lake Monster because they make classic beers with a twist."

"Located in a former car wash, Wild Mind took a while to release the beer it wanted to be known for – wild, sour, funky, barrel-aged, and blended beers. And the wait was worth it. Maintaining a local vibe, Wild Mind cultivates wild yeast found around the state for its slate of sour beers."

"Maybe no brewery in the cities tries more crazy beer experiments than the aptly named Wild Mind Artisan Ales. The beer here is consistently funky, hoppy, and sour…y?. But maybe the best word to describe the beer here?"

"If you like sports, they have a great setup for watching the games with a giant 10-foot screen. Each of their beers are artisanal. I love that because there is something to be said about a quality brewed beer."

"Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis."

"The building is indeed a former mill, and highlights include a ride inside an eight-story grain elevator (the 'Flour Tower'), Betty Crocker exhibits and a baking lab. It's not terribly exciting unless you're..."

"The Mill City Museum, built from the ruins of the Washburn Mill, sits right next to the Mississippi River. It is family-friendly and features interactive exhibits, a restaurant, gift shop, and much more."