Arv Hus Museum
Arv Hus Museum is a museum in Minnesota, at a modelled elevation of 307 m. The nearest named place is Milan Wildlife Management Area, a nature reserve 0.4 miles away. Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway passes 3.5 miles off.
The story
The Arv Hus Museum is a cultural heritage center located in Milan, Minnesota. Established in 1984, the museum's name translates from Norwegian to "Heritage House." The Arv Hus Museum showcases the artistic traditions brought by Norwegian immigrants and local history of the region, with a particular focus on Norwegian Rosemaling, a decorative painting technique. The museum was established in 1984 by Billy Thompson who started the museum in a building that was once a harness shop run by Thompson's great-grandfather.
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Wikidata Q125944508, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
How to reach it
- 3.5 mi off the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, National
- 15.0 mi off the Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
- Appleton Area Recreational Park: 8.7 mi
- Windom Park: 14.1 mi
- J Harley Smith Park: 14.5 mi
- Dawson Veterans Memorial Park: 14.6 mi
- Larson Park: 15.0 mi
- Lac qui Parle County Museum: 15.6 mi
- Swift County Historical Museum: 19.9 mi
- Swift County Historical Museum: 20.1 mi
- Swensson Farm Museum: 22.4 mi
- Gnome Park: 13.8 mi
- Boyd House: 18.0 mi
- US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area: 12.3 mi
- Mount Wickham: 24.4 mi
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 18:57 | 19:36 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 20:30 | 21:15 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:44 | 19:23 |
| December solstice | 08:00 | 15:56 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 14 | 19 | 32 | 47 | 60 | 70 | 73 | 71 | 63 | 49 | 34 | 20 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Milan 1NW, 1 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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