Hinkly House Museum
The Hinkly House Museum is a restored Victorian mansion located in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota owned and operated by the Rock County Historical Society. Its history begins in 1959. Around it, Jasper Museum (16 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Luverne
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 35" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Luverne
Hinkly House Museum is inside Luverne, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1959
Hinkly House Museum dates from 1959. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Hinkly House Museum
The Hinkly House Museum is a restored Victorian mansion located in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota owned and operated by the Rock County Historical Society. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1959
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975)
Rooms near Hinkly House Museum
For a bed close by, look to Luverne (6) and Sioux Falls (91).
- 1Pipestone
- 2Great Plains Zoo
- 3Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
- 4Pettigrew Home & Museum
- 5Jasper Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hinkly House Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 4,984 | $208K | — |
| Sioux Falls | 27 mi west | 40 min | 91 72 hotels · 8 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds | 213,748 | $292K | D |
| Luverne Township | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 442 | $379K | — |
| Adrian | 14 mi east | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,219 | $166K | A+ |
| Brandon | 19 mi west | 30 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,306 | $337K | — |
| Brandon Township | 20 mi west | 30 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 778 | $346K | — |
| Pipestone | 24 mi north | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,100 | $114K | — |
| Split Rock Township | 20 mi west | 30 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,086 | $500K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Hinkly House Museum
These lie within 58 miles as the crow flies.
125 mi National MonumentPipestone National Monument77K visitors a year
229 mi Zoo & aquariumGreat Plains Zoo
327 mi MuseumWashington Pavilion of Arts and Science57 mi Theme parkMaywood Beach
427 mi MuseumPettigrew Home & Museum
516 mi MuseumJasper Museum49 mi MuseumPorter Sculpture Park
53 mi GardenMcCrory Gardens and South Dakota ArboretumPhoto 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 · Pettigrew Home & Museum: Jerry from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Jasper Museum: Heritage Preservation Department - MNHS, CC BY-SA 2.0 · McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum: Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Hinkly House Museum
Is Hinkly House Museum in Luverne?
Yes. It’s inside Luverne, MN.
When is the best time to visit Hinkly House Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Hinkly House Museum?
Sioux Falls Regional (FSD), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 163 miles.
Where should I stay near Hinkly House Museum?
Luverne (in town, 6 places to stay), Sioux Falls (27 mi, 91 places to stay) and Brandon (19 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from Luverne
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