Runestone Museum
The Runestone Museum is a historical museum located in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States.
A museum inside Alexandria
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Alexandria
Runestone Museum is inside Alexandria, which has 17 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 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Alexandria. Green months are the mild ones.
Runestone Museum
The Runestone Museum is a historical museum located in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1958, the museum is renowned for housing the Kensington Runestone, a controversial artifact considered by some to be evidence of pre-Columbian Viking exploration of North America.
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Where to stay near Runestone Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Alexandria (17) and La Grand Township (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Runestone Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | in town | — | 17 11 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 15,045 | $275K | C+ |
| La Grand Township 21% vacation homes | 4 mi west | 5 min | 9 3 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,309 | $385K | — |
| Lake Mary Township 36% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,185 | $396K | — |
| Moe Township 35% vacation homes | 9 mi west | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 781 | $419K | — |
| Carlos Township 25% vacation homes | 6 mi north | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,261 | $458K | — |
| Ida Township 45% vacation homes | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 3 lodges & cabins | 1,432 | $420K | — |
| Miltona Township 50% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 936 | $450K | — |
| Osakis | 11 mi east | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,739 | $174K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Runestone Museum
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town LandmarkKensington Runestone
52 mi MuseumHill Museum & Manuscript Library
64 mi GardenMunsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens64 mi Zoo & aquariumChahinkapa Zoo
63 mi MuseumWilkin County Museum
60 mi MuseumArv Hus Museum64 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumPhoto credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Hill Museum & Manuscript Library: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, CC BY 3.0 · Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens: Kirs10, Public domain · Wilkin County Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arv Hus Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Runestone Museum
Is Runestone Museum in Alexandria?
Yes. It’s inside Alexandria, MN.
When is the best time to visit Runestone Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to Runestone Museum?
Saint Cloud Regional (STC), about 68 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 126 miles.
Where should I stay near Runestone Museum?
Alexandria (in town, 17 places to stay), La Grand Township (4 mi, 9 places to stay) and Lake Mary Township (8 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Alexandria
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Alexandria’s Town Square.
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