Wilkin County Museum
The Wilkin County Museum in Breckenridge, Minnesota, is a local history museum focusing on the history of Wilkin County. Its origins go back to 1979. Top of the list nearby is Chahinkapa Zoo, 0.9 mi away.
A museum inside Breckenridge
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°. 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 69–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1979
Wilkin County Museum dates from 1979. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Here is how the weather at Wilkin County Museum changes month by month.
Wilkin County Museum
The Wilkin County Museum in Breckenridge, Minnesota, is a local history museum focusing on the history of Wilkin County. The museum is also the home of the Wilkin County Historical Society.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1979
Where to stay near Wilkin County Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Wilkin County Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | in town | — | — | 3,323 | $145K | B− |
| Elk Lake Township | 45 mi southeast | 1 hr | 1 1 RV park | 276 | $292K | — |
| Millerville Township 32% vacation homes | 50 mi east | 1 hr | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 419 | $357K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
A wider trip can take in these, within 64 miles.
45 mi Stadium & arenaFargodome
63 mi LandmarkKensington Runestone48 mi Park & preserveTraverse Gap1in town Zoo & aquariumChahinkapa Zoo
43 mi MuseumPlains Art Museum
42 mi Zoo & aquariumRed River Zoo
46 mi MuseumFargo Air Museum
45 mi MuseumBonanzaville, USAPhoto credits
Fargodome: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Plains Art Museum: AJ LEON, CC BY 2.0 · Red River Zoo: BrielleMary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fargo Air Museum: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bonanzaville, USA: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0
Questions about Wilkin County Museum
Is Wilkin County Museum in Breckenridge?
Yes. It’s inside Breckenridge, MN.
When is the best time to visit Wilkin County Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Wilkin County Museum?
Hector (FAR), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 189 miles.
From people who live in Breckenridge
Questions and tips go in Breckenridge’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.