Mill City Museum
Recently nominated for best history museum in the United States by USA Today, Mill City Museum is a Minneapolis monument that has doubled as an extravagant and unique event venue.
In 1880, Washburn A Mill was built and quickly assisted Mill District to become the most advanced and leading producers of flour in the world. Having created some of the most recognizable names in this industry including, Gold Medal Flour and Betty Crocker, Washburn A Mill closed in 1965. Mill City Museum did not open until 2003, twenty years after being named a National Historic Landmark.
D’Amico Hospitality jumped at the opportunity to be Mill City Museum’s original exclusive caterer as well as managing the event spaces. Throughout the years, D’Amico Hospitality and Mill City Museum have collaborated to create some extraordinary and memorable events. In 2014, when the Major League Baseball All-Star Game was being played in Minneapolis, Mill City Museum hosted 4,500 people for the MLB All-Star Gala. Guests celebrated and enjoyed D’Amico’s ability to put together a stunning event with delicious cuisine.
Mill City Museum is an outlier venue in today’s market, due to several factors. Including its rich history and immense role in the city Minneapolis is today, its industrial aesthetic, beautiful outdoor spaces.
Located at the heart of the museum, the Mill Commons is a versatile indoor space that can accommodate a variety of events, from formal dinners to corporate conferences. With its soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, and audiovisual capabilities, the Commons provides a blank canvas for creative expression. Whether you’re hosting a gala banquet, a product launch, or a team-building retreat, this flexible space can be tailored to suit your needs.
When planning your truly one-of-a-kind event, the Ruin Courtyard puts Mill City Museum on the map. Surrounded by the weathered walls and towering arches of the museum’s historic ruins, this open-air space is steeped in character and atmosphere. It is an ideal venue for beautiful weddings, concerts, and cultural festivals, where guests can dine, dance, and celebrate amidst the remnants of Minneapolis’s industrial past.