Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

This place was amazing!! The view was gorgeous from the observation deck. It wasn’t busy at all, it was $15 per person which is not bat at all. The staff at the front desk were very polite, service was fast and they even gave us recommendations for more places to go since we were new in MN. It was very windy but still enjoyable, you definitely have to check it out. The lobby looked very nice and right next door there’s Manny’s steakhouse. Looking forward to going back and try it out.

This is a great place to check out if you are into art deco, scandals, cool views! The museum is small but has interesting things to look at. The view is amazing! We had a great time being on the observation deck at dusk. I think you could squeeze the full experience into 1/2 hour if you don't read every word in the museum. Make sure to use the elevator furthest away from the hotel check-in counter. The other two don't have access to the museum.

Had a wonderful experience even though it was cold and windy. The view is great and would be beautiful in the evening at sunset. The customer service desk ladies were very friendly and helpful! I’d definitely go back. It’s $15/person but kids under 12 are free! The hotel lobby is gorgeous and there’s the Keys Cafe and Manny’s Steakhouse in the first floor of the building. There’s a cool bar on like the 27th floor too!

Views you can’t find anywhere else of the city! Front desk employee was very friendly and provided some history before taking me to the elevator to the museum. One of a kind experience to learn about the history of Mr. Foshay and see the views!

The hotel staff suggested this place but I could not find ticket information on their website. The street entrance also does not have clear sign. I went in and talked to the hotel staff, who then very kindly gave me the key to the observation desk for free (she said it's usually $10/person). Nothing beat the free view! It was very windy day and it did get a bit chilly. Museum also has a lot of history about the place.

It's quite beautiful out there. Liked the scenery with all the skyscrapers nearby.

I’ve lived in the area for m any years, but this was my first visit to the top of the Foshay Tower. A fun visit even though the weather was windy and chilly.

Purchase your $10 ticket at the lobby of hotel (located in the Foshay). They’ll give you a key card which will allow you access to the 30the floor, where the “museum” is located. This is a fascinating collection of artifacts detailing the history of the tower and its namesake. Worth a look for sure.

Two short flights of stairs up and out the door you’ll be at the open-air observation deck. Check out my pictures to get an idea of the view.

Highly recommended!

We visited Foshay Museum and Observatory on 1st Jan. I read about it online before checking it out in person. The museum includes historical details on life of Mr Foshay and ups and downs in his life. This is a good spot to spend 1-2 hour and the sights are beautiful from the observatory deck.

Really cool place to learn the history of the Foshay. They keep it original so you get a feel of how it was back then. Walk in and you feel like you back in the"Rollin 20s." It is on the 30th floor of the tower and you need a guest card to get up there. Interesting if you into history.

I didn’t know that Minneapolis had an observatory deck until 2 weeks. To my surprise this is one of the coolest spots for an sunset experience. The view was amazing giving you a miniature version of the city. It also one of the historic monument and was the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1972. I would definitely go again just for the experience.

It was amazing to see some history on the 30th floor before going up to see the view.

Amazing place, was almost going to miss this place. 3 minutes from Marriot, and 30 floors up from this amazing scenic beauty. We took time to read the interesting history behind, and the amazing life of Foshey unfortunately ended up in jail. They have heater around the deck, and very comfortable to walk around. Wish could see the night view.

Amazing view. Loved it. Brought my family here while they were visiting. Fantastic!

Visiting the Foshay was a great history lesson. Great views and easy to do. Museum was fairly small for what I thought might be. But that was okay, the observation deck was amazing to see downtown Minneapolis!

What a great experience, tons to read and learn in the museum, worth the price to me. Being to look out and see all of the city was a site that took my breath away! If you are afraid of heights I do not recommend this. You start out by going 30 stories up in a elevator then it puts you right in the museum. Once you finished looking through the museum you can walk up another couple flights of stairs you get to push the door open to the caged in observatory. It's a little cramped on space but definitely a ton of fun! Highly recommend!

Excellent even with temperatures below zero. The observatory deck has heat ducts on every side of the building that keeps the area tolerable.

The museum itself ia a collection of Foshay artifacts primarily. Interesting to look at at learn the history.

Wonderful views of the skyline and surrounding areas.

A hidden gem! It does cost a little for admission unless you are staying in the hotel, but on occasion staff will allow you up for free. Once you are up there, there is a whole floor of history about the city and of the building. Next, make your way up the stairs to the only open air observatory deck around and check out the spectacular views! Bring your camera, it's one you will remember for a while!

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 so very much

Observation deck here costs $15 per person. And sometimes if you are lucky you may get this for free.

Amazing view and museum on the 32 floor. Historic.