State Orphanage Museum Tours

You'll walk away with a head full of interesting facts after visiting State Orphanage Museum. Each piece here tells a story, so take your time exploring the displays.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice in Owatonna. State Orphanage Museum is an ideal place to start here, but there are lots of other fine spots to explore. Medford Outlet Center, RAD Zoo, and Owatonna Arts Center are close to the museum and will top off your day nicely.

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Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
Downtown St. Paul
Price was $764, price is now $563 per person
$563
per person
Jun 25 - Jun 29
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
Overall this is a very nice hotel. Good stuff first: there is a great fitness room, the guest rooms were very clean and huge, the overnight staff was exceptional, and the bartender was very good. The lobby and breakfast area is large and comfortable. Not so good stuff is that there is only valet parking at the hotel which is rather pricey. We had to park across the street in a tiny lot which was reasonably priced but very inconvenient. There was a constant group of homeless people camped right outside the hotel where the only metered parking is. Several areas of the hotel wreaked of marijuana. We reserved several rooms and so did family members for a wedding and twice we were given the wrong room and even given a room already occupied by other people. The hotel management did acknowledge the mistake and credited our room.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Emery, Autograph Collection Hotel

Emery, Autograph Collection Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Minneapolis
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Price was $906, price is now $631 per person
$631
per person
Jun 19 - Jun 22
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (672 reviews)
Very nice hotel with good coffee and nice stylish rooms

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Nicollet Island Inn

Nicollet Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
Nicollet Island
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Price was $889, price is now $648 per person
$648
per person
May 28 - Jun 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
Absolutely spectacular boutique hotel, 5 stars across the board. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful, the inn was beautifully appointed and clean, the restaurant and bar were top notch. I won’t stay anywhere else on my return trips to the Twin Cities!

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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Best Lodging Options Near State Orphanage Museum

Baymont by Wyndham Owatonna

Baymont by Wyndham Owatonna

2.5 out of 5
245 Florence Avenue Owatonna MN
Baymont by Wyndham Owatonna
Home2 Suites By Hilton Owatonna

Home2 Suites By Hilton Owatonna

3 out of 5
230 Allan Ave Owatonna MN
Home2 Suites By Hilton Owatonna
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Owatonna, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Owatonna, MN

2.5 out of 5
130 Allan Ave Owatonna MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Owatonna, MN
Courtyard by Marriott Owatonna Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Owatonna Downtown

3 out of 5
225 North Cedar Avenue Owatonna MN
Courtyard by Marriott Owatonna Downtown
Quality Inn Owatonna Near Medical Center

Quality Inn Owatonna Near Medical Center

2.5 out of 5
150 Saint John Dr Owatonna MN
Quality Inn Owatonna Near Medical Center
Executive Inn Owatonna Hwy 35

Executive Inn Owatonna Hwy 35

2.5 out of 5
745 State Ave Owatonna MN
Executive Inn Owatonna Hwy 35
Super 8 by Wyndham Owatonna

Super 8 by Wyndham Owatonna

2 out of 5
1150 W Frontage Rd Owatonna MN
Super 8 by Wyndham Owatonna
Oakdale Motel

Oakdale Motel

2 out of 5
1418 S Oak Ave Owatonna MN
Oakdale Motel
DoubleTree by Hilton Owatonna

DoubleTree by Hilton Owatonna

4 out of 5
2365 43rd Street Northwest Owatonna MN
DoubleTree by Hilton Owatonna
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