Renville County Historical Museum
The Renville County Historical Museum, located in Morton, Minnesota, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Renville County. Further out, Alexander Ramsey Park is 7.2 mi away. Expect 70–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Morton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
Redwood Falls is the nearest base
Redwood Falls is 6 miles west, with 7 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 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Use the months below to time a visit to Renville County Historical Museum.
Renville County Historical Museum
The Renville County Historical Museum, located in Morton, Minnesota, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Renville County. The current main museum building was built in built in 1989 and is operated by the Renville County Historical Society, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the county's past through a collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits.
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A base for Renville County Historical Museum
Rooms are nearest in Redwood Falls (7) and Sleepy Eye (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Renville County Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | in town | — | — | 396 | $78K | — |
| Redwood Falls | 6 mi west | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 5,040 | $162K | B− |
| Delhi Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 287 | $267K | — |
| Sleepy Eye | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 3,461 | $148K | A− |
| Olivia | 15 mi north | 25 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,288 | $159K | A− |
| Severance Township | 22 mi east | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 223 | $238K | — |
| Sanborn | 25 mi south | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 316 | $68K | — |
| Lamberton | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 774 | $96K | — |
Getting there
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Next door to Renville County Historical Museum
Within 60 miles you can add these well-known places.
31 mi MuseumWanda Gág House17 mi City parkAlexander Ramsey Park
37 mi MuseumSwensson Farm Museum54 mi City parkSibley Park
59 mi MuseumDawson Bank Museum
31 mi MuseumBrown County Museum
60 mi MuseumArv Hus MuseumPhoto credits
Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Swensson Farm Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dawson Bank Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Arv Hus Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions before you go
Is Renville County Historical Museum in Morton?
Yes. It’s inside Morton, MN.
When is the best time to visit Renville County Historical Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Renville County Historical Museum from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
About 89 miles east of Minneapolis and about 96 miles east of St. Paul, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Renville County Historical Museum?
Saint Cloud Regional (STC), about 82 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 89 miles.
Where should I stay near Renville County Historical Museum?
Redwood Falls (6 mi, 7 places to stay) and Sleepy Eye (22 mi, 3 places to stay).
Ask a local in Morton
Questions and tips go in Morton’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.