About the riverfront

Educational opportunities

Mill City Museum

The Minneapolis Riverfront District is a veritable playground of learning. From the Mill City Museum to the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail, young and old fill their minds with fascinating facts about the history of Minneapolis.

The Mill City Museum features customized educational programs for children grade school through high school.

The St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail takes visitors on a self-guided tour of Riverfront landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge, the Pillsbury A mill and more.

The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory is a leading interdisciplinary teaching and research facility of the Departments of Civil Engineering, and Geology and Geophysics at the University of Minnesota. It's the world’s only fluid-mechanics laboratory that uses a natural waterfall as its prime water source.

The RiverCity Trolley takes passengers on a historical tour through the Riverfront and downtown, across the Stone Arch Bridge and more.

The Minnesota Historical Society Established in 1849, the Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota's past through interactive and engaging museum exhibits, extensive libraries and collections, 25 historic sites, educational programs and book publishing.

Minneapolis Public Library Their website provides access to an historical overview and a great collection of historical photographs.

MississippiPassport.com The Passport Program is a collection of family-friendly events and activities on or near the river in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area and at the Mississippi Headwaters in northern Minnesota.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provides fantastic activities and programs in the Riverfront area including simulated archaeological digs at Mill Ruins Park, walking tours and book clubs.

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