Jason T.
11/3/2025
I've lived in Minneapolis for 25 years and finally got around to visiting the Foshay observation deck. I get it, this isn't NYC or Chicago, but there is fun history to this building. The museum is...
Foshay Museum And Observation Deck
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821 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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The Foshay Tower (built by Wilbur Foshay) was the first skyscraper built in the state of Minnesota and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis from 1929-1971. The Foshay Tower was the first building to use all union workers in it's construction. The Foshay Tower is significant to Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota not only as a unique example of architectural design and engineering, but as a prominent reminder of the taste and expression of
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Lisa W.
9/5/2025
Foshay is located in the W hotel. You have to buy tickets using the QR code, select a time, then show the front desk and they will give you a key to go up to the 30th floor. We went up to the...
Christie L.
1/24/2024
Review from 7/2023 First, it is hard to find out where to go. We thought we got in the elevator and went to the 30th floor. Yeah, no, that is not correct! You need to go to the hotel front desk...
Kathleen K.
7/24/2024
One of my favorites since the early 70's, the Foshay is a classic. It was the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1973 when the IDS center was built. There is a museum and observation deck at...
Ken O.
7/11/2022
If you enjoy doing touristy things... put this museum & observation deck on your list. If you have about 30 minutes to kill, check it out. Please note, of the limited hours. Enter the W Foshay...
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