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October 2025 by Richard Eschenbach
For anyone visiting or passing through Hinckley, this museum is absolutely worth a visit. The exhibits are well done, informative, and paint a vivid picture of what life was like during this cataclysmic fire. Make sure to peruse their collection newspaper articles published after the incident!
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October 2025 by Lily R
Incredibly fascinating museum, really well done especially for a small local museum. A lot of human interest in the exhibits and the video, especially enjoyed the displays of mundane objects that made it through the fire that really show how intensely it burned. Staff were extremely nice and very attentive, made sure we were aware of all the exhibits and called everyone in when the documentary was about to start.
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October 2025 by Lina
This museum is well organized and offers a lot of information about local history in general as well as the Hinckley Fire. I was really impressed by how extensive it is and how much there is to see. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. 100% worth visiting if you’re in town.
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October 2025 by Julian Canabal
Great history museum, visiting the fire tower after is a great day trip from the cities
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October 2025 by Karen Dulski
Great museum. Fascinating history. The displays are excellent & well curated. Loved the film the and audio accompanied displays. My favorite part are the upstairs rooms.
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September 2025 by That Jim Dude
I drove past that sign for years. Finally went there with my wife and sweet beans. MN history right there. Carl, the dude working the counter that day, was absolutely amazing. I wish he was my grandpa. Told my wife and I a hour to see and experience everything. Worth every penny.
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September 2025 by Pam Viator
Amazing
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September 2025 by James Stoker
Once a year the museum commemorates the fire with a musical drama. That, together with a well narrated tour of exhibits made for a great visit.
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August 2025 by kristen stanley
Nice little stop. Interesting to learn the history about the Hinckley fire. The 17 min video summed it up nicely and contributed to the experience.
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July 2025 by Billy Ray Ascheman
I was able to find my family names that had died in the fire. My great great grandfather was the only survivor of his family and I would not have been born if this tragedy would not have happened.
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July 2025 by Michelle Olguin
The history is heartbreaking, but comes to life with this tour and short film.. the burn smell is still present in the remnants found on display... very interesting to see such items.. the gift shop was great. The upstairs living quarters were the cherry on top... so true and authentic to them times, very extraordinary lil museum, HOLDING DUCH GRAND HISTORY. A MUST SEE AND KNOW, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR A NATIVE MINNESOTAN !
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July 2025 by eric scott
One of the better put together local museums I've visited. Great time capsule for telling the tale of the Great Hinkley Fire.
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June 2025 by Jesse Niemand
Small, but full of information and artifacts recovered after the fire.
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June 2025 by Julie Bishop
Very well done small town museum that showed the horrors and resilience of Hinkley during the great fire. Multiple interesting exhibits that told the very human story of a massive firestorm.
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December 2024 by C. Stafne (Senfats)
Great history museum, lots of information and artifacts! Been into several times and enjoyed each time! Always learn something new!
