Foshay Museum and Observation Deck — Attraction in Minneapolis

Though not a great experience like the other Skyscrapers, it was a nice little surprise to know that there was one in Minneapolis! Located in downtown, Foshay Observation deck is hidden among the new buildings and with no signs or clear direction, it is hard to get to this building through the maze of Skyway passages. The website mentioned an entry fee of $10 but at the counter, was charged an additional $5 per person. On questioning, was simply told that the entry fee was revised recently. Got an access card to take the elevator to the 30th floor, where a completely nonchalant museum employee sat there, not speaking a word to the visitor. The museum is a small one, with some details around Foshay business and developments, not so exiting. Above the museum sits the observation deck, which is too narrow even for just 2 people. Given the fact that it was built long ago, the deck walls were high for safety reasons, which restricted the viewing experience to a larger extent. Tried making the best use of the visit but at the end, felt it wasnt worth it. On checking again, got to know that the access to this museum and the observation deck was free to those who stayed in the hotel! Would recommend this place, only if someone gets such free access or an entry fee not...

From my phone call to the information line on the website, to our arrival, the staff was top notch! There are few places left that understand what customer service, attitude, and an excellent experience in hospitality TRULY are. We were elated with our experiences! From the people attending the doors who look at you, engage with you, and take in the moment, to the fantastic woman, welcoming you with her eyes and warm smile as you approach the desk. To our delight and complete surprise the fee for the day had been waived to all as a courtesy of the manager. Another plus! It is disappointing to hear the complaints of the pricing... I have paid as much to park my car and not recieved near the enjoyment. My son and I drove 2 hours, endured horrific delays in road construction to see this destination - One of his Museum bucket list items... We were not disappointed ❤ We want all of you there that day - Sunday, October 27th 2019 after 4:00pm to know, not only is the Museum and the look out tower great, but it was all of you that made our experiences Spectacular! Thank you...

This is located in the W Hotel, and accessed by a dedicated elevator. You can get tickets at the front desk. The real attraction is the observation deck, the museum is small and not very impressive. It does have some interesting tidbits about Minneapolis history, the Foshay building, and it's founder. The observation deck is neat. Maybe not as tall as other monuments or observation decks, but offers a great view of Minneapolis. When we went, it was midday on a Friday, and we spent about 20 minutes on the observation deck, completely alone. It was like a private experience, and despite being cold outside, the observation deck was bearable without a coat. We were able to get up for free as hotel guests. I'm not sure if there are other discounts, but in February 2017, they were charging $8/adult to access the museum/observation deck. If you are in the Foshay, it's also worth checking out the bar on the 27th floor. Great views and...