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Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 Marquette Ave30th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
About
The Foshay Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Twin Cities. Utilities magnate Wilbur Foshay built this endearing homage to the Washington Monument in 1929. At 447 feet housing 32 stories, the Foshay Tower was the tallest building in the Midwest for 48 years. Visit the museum to uncover the remarkable story behind this unique skyscraper and its eccentric creator. And view the city from the outdoor Observation Deck on the 31st floor.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rates
Ticket Prices: $10 per adult, $6 Kids 4-14. Children 3 and under are free. Please call for group rates.
More Information
Green Practices
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The Observation Deck can only be reached by climbing two flights of stairs. We have an interactive webcam for viewing the city from the museum level.
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 286 reviews
Good trip. We arrived at approximately 12:30 pm and made our way inside the hotel to buy our tickets. Parking was a bit tricky to come by, and we had to park a block away on the street because their...
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PartyTheNightAway,
December 24, 2022
The building shown in this photo is not Foshay Tower. It is Capella Tower which is taller than the Foshay Tower. Foshay Tower was built around 1930 while Capella Tower was built in 1992. You can...
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RichardGrowPE104,
November 15, 2022
The foshay was something quick to do while we was in the area, it was a nice experience to learn about the history and gave a beautiful view
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Just_travelling94,
October 1, 2022
I stayed at the W hotel which is housed in Foshay Tower. It is shaped intentionally like the Washington Monument. There is a museum and observation deck on the top floor. Views are beautiful.
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RagsKP94,
June 30, 2022
The Foshay Tower, now the W Minneapolis – The Foshay hotel, is a skyscraper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Modeled after the Washington Monument, the building was completed in 1929, months before the...
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Martin R,
May 4, 2022
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