3R Landmark School Museum
The 3R Landmark School Museum is located in a former two-story schoolhouse in Lonsdale, Minnesota. Look also at Valleyfair, 22 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May to September (68–82°F highs).
A museum inside Lonsdale
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓
New Prague is the nearest base
New Prague is 9 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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3R Landmark School Museum
The 3R Landmark School Museum is located in a former two-story schoolhouse in Lonsdale, Minnesota. The museum run by the 3R Landmark Corporation opened in 1986 and features museum exhibits on local history while the second floor is preserved as an original classroom from when the building served as a public school for Independent School District #76 from 1908 to 1948.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
Bases for 3R Landmark School Museum
For a bed close by, look to Bloomington (60) and Northfield (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From 3R Landmark School Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale | in town | — | — | 5,117 | $357K | A |
| Bloomington | 25 mi north | 40 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Northfield | 13 mi east | 20 min | 10 8 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 21,992 | $329K | B− |
| Faribault | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 12 8 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 25,040 | $242K | C+ |
| New Prague | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 5 hotels | 8,238 | $351K | A− |
| Shakopee | 20 mi north | 30 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 49,366 | $375K | B− |
| Burnsville | 21 mi north | 30 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 65,244 | $355K | C |
| Eagan | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 37 miles.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
122 mi Theme parkValleyfair
228 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
32 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
31 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know before you visit 3R Landmark School Museum
Is 3R Landmark School Museum in Lonsdale?
Yes. It’s inside Lonsdale, MN.
When is the best time to visit 3R Landmark School Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is 3R Landmark School Museum from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
About 34 miles north of Minneapolis and about 36 miles northeast of St. Paul, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to 3R Landmark School Museum?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 30 miles away.
Where should I stay near 3R Landmark School Museum?
Bloomington (25 mi, 60 places to stay), Northfield (13 mi, 10 places to stay) and Faribault (14 mi, 12 places to stay).
Questions for Lonsdale
Ask a question, or answer one, in Lonsdale’s Town Square.
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