Step into the Shadows of Minneapolis’ Gilded Age
Introducing a newly reimagined landmark—the Pillsbury Club. Once the grand home of Charles Alfred Pillsbury, founder of the world-famous Pillsbury Flour Mill, the mansion was rescued from demolition and purchased by local preservationists in 2025. For the first time in its 100-year history, it has been opened to the public on a members-only basis as Minneapolis’s first boutique-style visitors center.
Today, the Pillsbury Club serves as the launch point for trolley tours and city experiences, offering guests a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that blends rich traditional craftsmanship with fresh opportunities to explore the city’s stories. The market showcases over 50 Local artists goods and a wide verity of unique gifts. Looking ahead, the Club will also feature a cocktail lounge and club rooms for overnight stays and special occasions.
“It’s a perfect blend of Historic grandeur and modern adventure. There’s a giant mirror ball where likely a beautiful crystal chandelier once was- I’ll never forget it!” – Sacia Danielle
“The mansion was so intriguing I didn’t want to leave. The moment I came back from my tour I browsed for hours and left with a few great books and a lava lamp!” – Amy Smith
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
Discover Minneapolis aboard our Historic Trolley!
We are thrilled to announce a new chapter for Minneapolis Trolley Tours—now operating from the historic Pillsbury Club, the former residence of flour magnate Charles A. Pillsbury. This landmark partnership brings together two icons of Minneapolis history: the city’s most exciting and award winning Trolley Tours and one of its grandest Gilded Age mansions.
All tours now begin right here at the Pillsbury Club. Guests will check in on the mansion’s main floor, where you’ll find our ticket box and a spacious market-style gift shop. The shop features a curated collection of handmade goods, artisan crafts, and locally inspired treasures—perfect for picking up a keepsake before or after your tour.
Stepping onto the grounds of the Pillsbury Club is like walking into the city’s golden past. From this stately residence, Charles A. Pillsbury oversaw the flour empire that helped put Minneapolis on the map. Today, the mansion once again hums with activity, as it becomes the gateway to exploring the city’s history aboard the Minneapolis Trolley