Hancock Historical Museum
The Hancock Historical Museum is a museum in Findlay, Ohio dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hancock County, Ohio. It dates back to 1970. Its mildest months, May, June, August, September and October, bring highs of 64–82°F.
A museum inside Findlay
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 24" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Findlay
Hancock Historical Museum is inside Findlay, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 81 miles southeast and Detroit is about 97 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1970
Hancock Historical Museum dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Hancock Historical Museum.
Hancock Historical Museum
The Hancock Historical Museum is a museum in Findlay, Ohio dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hancock County, Ohio. It is a non-profit, privately funded museum located in the Hull-Flater House at 422 West Sandusky Street and is a member of the Ohio Local History Alliance.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1970
Places to stay near Hancock Historical Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Findlay (27) and Bluffton (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hancock Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay | in town | — | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 40,370 | $191K | C |
| Allen Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 2,750 | $269K | — |
| Bluffton | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 3,875 | $212K | — |
| Union Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,816 | $156K | — |
| Marion Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 3,269 | $277K | — |
| Orange Township | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 1,276 | $197K | — |
| Fostoria | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 12,920 | $87K | B |
| Bowling Green | 24 mi north | 35 min | 7 7 hotels | 31,182 | $226K | B+ |
Day trip from
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Getting there
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Hancock Historical Museum, answered
Is Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay?
Yes. It’s inside Findlay, OH.
When is the best time to visit Hancock Historical Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Hancock Historical Museum from Columbus and Detroit?
About 81 miles southeast of Columbus and about 97 miles north of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hancock Historical Museum?
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express (TOL), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 82 miles.
Where should I stay near Hancock Historical Museum?
Findlay (in town, 27 places to stay), Bluffton (16 mi, 4 places to stay) and Orange Township (15 mi, 3 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Findlay
Questions and tips go in Findlay’s Town Square.
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