
About
The Hinckley Fire Museum is located in the former Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad Depot, rebuilt in the wake of fire to replicate the previous train station.
The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and remains largely unchanged.
Inside, you’ll see artifacts from the 1890’s that made it through the fire and hear some of the many stories from that terrible September day, which remains one of the largest wildfire disasters in history.
Hours & Dates
Seasonal Hours (May 27 - October 17)
- Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
Please see website for current admission.
More Information
Green Practices
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Installed lighting sensors, compact bulbs and energy audit.
- Energy efficiency/conservation
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 51 reviews
I've driven by Hinckley for years and I finally had time to stop by and visit this small, yet thorough museum.
Growing up in Minnesota I'd read about the devastating 1894 inferno that killed more...
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Mark H,
October 3, 2021
I read the book "Under a Flaming Sky" and wanted to see where the fire happened and learn more. There is a 20 minute movie and a lot of displays that helped to make the information from the book...
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97Rick97,
September 15, 2021
Very interesting piece of Minnesota history. Very informative and we'll put together. Went with my family and we all learned about what made the town what it is.
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cathy l,
November 5, 2019
A stop at the Hinckley Fire Museum is well worth your time. A film and knowledgable guide gives visitors the story of devastation in 1894 as a fire swept through 200,000 acres, killing over 400...
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Caroleirene,
August 21, 2019
Very friendly and informative volunteer staff. Interesting video and several books about the fire. We would probably stop there again.
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SoraCrafts,
August 18, 2019
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