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Fulda Depot Museum

The Fulda Depot Museum in Fulda, Minnesota is a historic site and museum that preserves the legacy of the town’s railroad era. For mild weather, aim for May to September (69–82°F highs).

Photo: Heritage Preservation Department - MNHS, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Fulda
Fulda, MN
In brief

A museum inside Fulda

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 6°, with about 45" of snow a year. When to go ↓

Plan where you’ll sleep

The nearest town with many places to stay is Mason Township, 15 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

How the seasons run

Here is how the weather at Fulda Depot Museum changes month by month.

Jan23° / 6°
Feb28° / 10°
Mar40° / 22°
Apr56° / 33°
May69° / 46°
Jun79° / 57°
Jul82° / 60°
Aug80° / 58°
Sep73° / 49°
Oct59° / 36°
Nov42° / 23°
Dec28° / 12°
Typical highs and lows in Fulda. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Fulda. Fulda’s full climate →
About

Fulda Depot Museum

The Fulda Depot Museum in Fulda, Minnesota is a historic site and museum that preserves the legacy of the town’s railroad era. The museum operates in the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Depot.

Type
Museum
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1979)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

A base for Fulda Depot Museum

Lodging nearby is in Worthington (11) and Mason Township (5).

Fulda Depot MuseumWorthington11Mason Township5Hadley2Shetek Township3Slayton1Windom4Lorain Township110 mi
Fulda Depot Museum12Places to stay in town
In town

Fulda

0 places to stay

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1,303 people

25 min drive

Worthington

11 places to stay · 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

13,979 people

17 mi south of Fulda Depot Museum

25 min drive

Mason Township

5 places to stay · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park

275 people · 42% vacation homes

15 mi northwest of Fulda Depot Museum

25 min drive

Hadley

2 places to stay · 2 campgrounds

54 people

16 mi northwest of Fulda Depot Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Fulda Depot MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Fuldain town——1,303$165KA−
Worthington17 mi south25 min11 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins13,979$210KC+
Mason Township 42% vacation homes15 mi northwest25 min5 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park275$333K—
Hadley16 mi northwest25 min2 2 campgrounds54——
Shetek Township 49% vacation homes19 mi north30 min3 3 campgrounds309$323K—
Slayton12 mi northwest15 min1 1 hotel1,930$162KA−
Windom24 mi east35 min4 2 hotels · 2 motels4,817$170KB−
Lorain Township17 mi south25 min1 1 lodge or cabins297$255K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

FSDSioux Falls Regional60 mi
ATYWatertown Regional105 mi
SUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field109 mi
MSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · major hub137 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Fulda Depot Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Combine it with these

These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Pipestone National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Great Plains Zoo: Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pettigrew Home & Museum: Jerry from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Swensson Farm Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Visiting Fulda Depot Museum

Is Fulda Depot Museum in Fulda?

Yes. It’s inside Fulda, MN.

When is the best time to visit Fulda Depot Museum?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.

What is the closest airport to Fulda Depot Museum?

Sioux Falls Regional (FSD), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 137 miles.

Where should I stay near Fulda Depot Museum?

Worthington (17 mi, 11 places to stay), Mason Township (15 mi, 5 places to stay) and Shetek Township (19 mi, 3 places to stay).

From locals

Ask people in Fulda

Start the conversation in Fulda’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.