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Nov082013

Mill City Museum is Offering Numerous Black Friday Specials - Make it Your First Stop on Nov 29!

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Mill City Museum will open its doors at 6 a.m. on Black Friday (November 29) with super specials, giveaways, live music and treats.  Take a look at what Black Friday early birds will enjoy:

- FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION from 6 to 9 a.m.
- FREE Street parking until 8 a.m.
- FREE household memberships for the first 30 families
- FREE donuts and coffee while supplies last
- FREE limited edition giveaways while supplies last
- 25% off gift shop. Staff will be handing out 25% off coupons to anyone coming in before 8am. The coupons will be good all of business hours on Friday (so you could grab one, go to the museum while it is free, then come up and shop the store later; or grab one, do other shopping, then come back and shop the museum store later that day).
- Live music by the Sidewalk Cafe Trio
- Appearances from the History Hound mascot 6:00 to 7:00 a.m.
- Additional chances to win household memberships and prizes.

While you're at the November 9th and 23rd indoor Mill City Farmers Markets, be sure to stop in the Museum Store to check out the array of quality items they carry.  You're sure to find something fun for yourself, as well as people on your Holiday gift list, from their large selection of books, baking items, jewelry, clothing, toys, cards and more.

The person responsible for stocking the shelves is Serenity Shanklin, Store Operations Manager.  Explains Serentiy, "As with any Museum Store, our goal is to sell products that have a strong tie with the mission of The Mill City Museum. After visitors see the museum, many will be inspired to find a gift or souvenir to take with them. Our merchandise selection includes everything from simple Minneapolis and Mill City Museum Souvenirs to wonderful books and kitchen and home accessories. I make an effort to work with local artists so that we are able to feature creative gifts that are made in Minneapolis and greater Minnesota. We receive a lot of position feedback from visitors who are impressed by our store. What works for us is paying attention to quality, design, relativity, and sense of humor."

Books are placed throughout the store, plus there's an entire wall packed with an extensive collection of Minneapolis/Minnesota history books, Betty Crocker/Pillsbury cookbooks, and books to bring out your creative creative side.

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

The Museum Store has a fun selection of toys - from educational to retro to just plain silly:

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Kitchen items and local products, such as Nordic Ware and Watkins:

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Lots of Poppin' Fresh!

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Calendars, matted pictures, greeting cards and metal product signs:

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Clothing and jewelry:

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Snacks and fun stuff:

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

And, of course, a friendly and helpful staff! Serenity added, "We have very talented staff who are encouraged to be engaged with displays and merchandising. When you are in our museum store, you can tell that a lot of passion, creativity, and team work goes into creating an inviting shopping experience. We love to be here and want all of our visitors to feel the same way."

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

Take a moment to look above the shelves and displays, and you'll find a bit of Museum history.

Trip to the Mill City Museum Store

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