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Tofthagen Library and Museum

The Tofthagen Library and Museum on W. B Ave. in Lakota, North Dakota, is a building erected in 1927. Highs of 66–79°F make May to September the mildest time to go.

Photo: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Lakota
Lakota, ND
In brief

A museum inside Lakota

Winters are cold

January nights drop to -4°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓

Plan where you’ll sleep

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 66–79°. When to go ↓

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

When to go

How the seasons run

Every month near Tofthagen Library and Museum is set out below.

Jan15° / -4°
Feb20° / 1°
Mar33° / 14°
Apr51° / 28°
May66° / 41°
Jun75° / 52°
Jul79° / 56°
Aug78° / 54°
Sep69° / 44°
Oct52° / 31°
Nov34° / 17°
Dec20° / 4°
Typical highs and lows in Lakota. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Lakota. Lakota’s full climate →
About

Tofthagen Library and Museum

The Tofthagen Library and Museum on W. B Ave. in Lakota, North Dakota, is a building erected in 1927. It has also been known as the Lakota City Library.

It includes Prairie School architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 as Tofthagen Library Museum.

Type
Museum
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1991)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Places to stay near Tofthagen Library and Museum

Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.

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Tofthagen Library and Museum
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In town

Lakota

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Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DVLDevils Lake Regional27 mi
GFKGrand Forks54 mi
JMSJamestown Regional78 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Tofthagen Library and Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Make a day of it near Tofthagen Library and Museum

Other well-known places within 39 miles.

128 mi LakeDevils Lake39 mi MuseumRonald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Devils Lake: NASA, Public domain · Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site: Chad Kainz from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Before visiting Tofthagen Library and Museum

Is Tofthagen Library and Museum in Lakota?

Yes. It’s inside Lakota, ND.

When is the best time to visit Tofthagen Library and Museum?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–79°.

What is the closest airport to Tofthagen Library and Museum?

Devils Lake Regional (DVL), about 27 miles away.

From locals

Ask a local in Lakota

Questions and tips go in Lakota’s Town Square.

When do you go to beat the crowds at Tofthagen Library and Museum? Where do you eat after a visit to Tofthagen Library and Museum? Is Tofthagen Library and Museum worth it with small kids? What do visitors to Tofthagen Library and Museum usually miss?

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