Rourke Art Museum
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum is a fine arts museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, founded by James O'Rourke. It goes back to 1960. A drive of 2.5 mi reaches Fargodome.
A museum inside Moorhead
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 0°, with about 51" of snow a year. When to go ↓
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No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. 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 ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Hector (FAR) has airline service, about 4 miles from Rourke Art Museum.
Established in 1960
Rourke Art Museum dates from 1960. About ↓
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Rourke Art Museum
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum is a fine arts museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, founded by James O'Rourke.
The art museum can be found at 521 Main Avenue in a historic Federal Courthouse and Post Office, erected in 1915. The building was included in a study of historic properties in Clay County, which said the building "shows the influence of Federal government function in most towns." It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1960
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1980)
Overnight near Rourke Art Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
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| Town | From Rourke Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead | in town | — | — | 46,533 | $249K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Rourke Art Museum
You can reach each of these within 59 miles.
13 mi Stadium & arenaFargodome
2in town MuseumPlains Art Museum
33 mi MuseumFargo Air Museum
44 mi Zoo & aquariumRed River Zoo
57 mi MuseumBonanzaville, USA42 mi Zoo & aquariumChahinkapa Zoo
43 mi MuseumWilkin County Museum
59 mi City parkAmphitheater and Fieldstone WPA Features at Valley City Pioneer ParkPhoto credits
Fargodome: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Plains Art Museum: AJ LEON, CC BY 2.0 · Fargo Air Museum: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Red River Zoo: BrielleMary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bonanzaville, USA: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wilkin County Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amphitheater and Fieldstone WPA Features at Valley City Pioneer Park: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you visit Rourke Art Museum
Is Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead?
Yes. It’s inside Moorhead, MN.
When is the best time to visit Rourke Art Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Rourke Art Museum?
Hector (FAR), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 219 miles.
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