Swensson Farm Museum
The Swensson Farm Museum is a historic farmstead located in Chippewa County, Minnesota, six miles (10 km) east of Montevideo. It is in Granite Falls Township. Its history begins in 1967.
A museum inside Granite Falls Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 5°, with about 52" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Montevideo is the nearest base
Montevideo is 8 miles northwest, with 5 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 69–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1967
Swensson Farm Museum dates from 1967. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Swensson Farm Museum
The Swensson Farm Museum is a historic farmstead located in Chippewa County, Minnesota, six miles (10 km) east of Montevideo. Established by Norwegian immigrants Olof and Ingeborg Swensson in the 1880s, the farmstead today serves as open-air museum operated by the Chippewa County Historical Society showcasing pioneer life and Swedish-American heritage.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1967
- Listed
- NRHP building
Overnight near Swensson Farm Museum
Rooms are nearest in Montevideo (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Swensson Farm Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls Township | in town | — | — | 219 | $239K | — |
| Montevideo | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 campground | 5,335 | $141K | A+ |
| Granite Falls | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 2,691 | $137K | B |
| Sparta Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 732 | $255K | — |
| Minnesota Falls Township | 9 mi south | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 362 | $158K | — |
| Clarkfield | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 878 | $96K | — |
| Clara City | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,397 | $114K | — |
| Dawson | 23 mi west | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,444 | $138K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Swensson Farm Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 70 miles.
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68 mi MuseumWanda Gág House32 mi City parkAlexander Ramsey Park
70 mi GardenMcCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum
223 mi MuseumDawson Bank Museum
68 mi MuseumBrown County Museum
37 mi MuseumRenville County Historical MuseumPhoto credits
Pipestone National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum: Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dawson Bank Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Renville County Historical Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Swensson Farm Museum, answered
Is Swensson Farm Museum in Granite Falls Township?
Yes. It’s inside Granite Falls Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Swensson Farm Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Swensson Farm Museum?
Watertown Regional (ATY), about 77 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 116 miles.
Where should I stay near Swensson Farm Museum?
Montevideo (8 mi, 5 places to stay).
Notes from people in Granite Falls Township
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Granite Falls Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.