Mummified Monkey Headed To MN Science Museum For Public Viewing

TWIN CITIES, MN — The now-famous mummified monkey that was found in the old Dayton's building in Minneapolis will be transported across the river where it will be available for viewing at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

The monkey will be on display in the museum's lobby, which is open and free to the public.

"Our intention is to simply be a good neighbor," museum spokesperson Kim Ramsden told Patch. "We recognize that there is a lot of curiosity around the monkey and as a museum we have the resources to provide interpretation and broad community access."

The monkey is still at the Dayton's project site. Museum officials are working out the details of how it will be displayed, but it will be moved within the week.

"We're taking this on because the Dayton's monkey is a fun piece of Minnesota history and a good example of the natural mummification process," Ramsden added.

Image via Old Minneapolis, used with permission