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Hmong Museum

The Hmong Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to preserving and educating about Hmong history, arts, and culture. You will find it in St. Paul. Records date it to 2015.

Photo: Myotus, CC BY 4.0
Where
In St. Paul
36 places to stay
Open since
2015
In brief

A museum inside St. Paul

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓

You can stay in St. Paul

Hmong Museum is inside St. Paul, which has 36 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 ↓

An airport 11 miles away

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 11 miles from Hmong Museum.

Established in 2015

Hmong Museum dates from 2015. About ↓

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

When to go

Highs and lows by month

This is the year’s weather near Hmong Museum.

Jan23° / 7°
Feb28° / 11°
Mar41° / 23°
Apr56° / 36°
May69° / 48°
Jun78° / 58°
Jul83° / 63°
Aug80° / 61°
Sep72° / 52°
Oct58° / 39°
Nov41° / 26°
Dec28° / 14°
Typical highs and lows in St. Paul. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for St. Paul. St. Paul’s full climate →
About

Hmong Museum

The Hmong Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to preserving and educating about Hmong history, arts, and culture. Founded in 2015, the museum initially operated without a permanent physical space. It partnered with local cultural organizations to deliver intergenerational programs that engaged the community. In October 2023, the museum opened a gallery space where it hosts rotating exhibitions and offers a gift shop featuring artwork by Hmong artists.

Type
Museum
Established
2015
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Lodging near Hmong Museum

Lodging nearby is in St. Paul (36) and Minneapolis (92).

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Hmong Museum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1U.S. Bank Stadium
  2. 2Grand Casino Arena
  3. 3Huntington Bank Stadium
  4. 4Target Field
  5. 5Minnesota State Capitol
  6. 6Allianz Field
  7. 7Fort Snelling
  8. 8Nickelodeon Universe
In town

St. Paul

36 places to stay · 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins

You’re already here.

306,684 people

15 min drive

Minneapolis

92 places to stay · 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds

430,324 people

11 mi west of Hmong Museum

25 min drive

Bloomington

60 places to stay · 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds

89,034 people

17 mi southwest of Hmong Museum

10 min drive

Roseville

16 places to stay · 15 hotels · 1 motel

35,663 people

6 mi northwest of Hmong Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Hmong MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
St. Paulin town—36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins306,684$295KD
Minneapolis11 mi west15 min92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds430,324$362KD−
Bloomington17 mi southwest25 min60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds89,034$362KD
Roseville6 mi northwest10 min16 15 hotels · 1 motel35,663$352KD−
Eagan12 mi southwest20 min26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds67,109$397KC+
Woodbury7 mi southeast10 min11 11 hotels81,558$450KB
Stillwater12 mi northeast20 min18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs19,354$414KB+
Maplewood3 mi north5 min5 3 hotels · 2 motels40,717$323KD

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · major hub11 mi
STCSaint Cloud Regional63 mi
EAUChippewa Valley Regional77 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 Hmong Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

While you are near Hmong Museum

Pair a visit with these, within 13 miles.

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

U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0

Common questions

Good to know about Hmong Museum

Is Hmong Museum in St. Paul?

Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.

When is the best time to visit Hmong Museum?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.

What is the closest airport to Hmong Museum?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 11 miles away.

Where should I stay near Hmong Museum?

Minneapolis (11 mi, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (in town, 36 places to stay) and Bloomington (17 mi, 60 places to stay).

From locals

Locals’ advice in St. Paul

Start the conversation in St. Paul’s Town Square.

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