A wall of fire four and a half miles high.

Small sparks led to one of the biggest natural disasters in history.
We tell the story of those who died, those who survived,
and the power of the firestorm.

First there was the timber. Then came
 the people to harvest the trees and the
 railroads to supply them.
 On September 1st, 1894,
 in just a matter of hours,
history was changed forever.

Special Event August 30-31: Survivors of the Fire, the Hinckley Fire musical
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Visit the newly-restored
Hinckley Fire Monument

Group Tours

Group Tours

Call ahead and we can help plan a tour of the museum for your group, complete with amazing stories of the fire.

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Need a hand that your GPS just can’t provide? We know where stuff is and can help you find it the old-fashioned way.

Hinckley and Pine County

Open Doors

Open Doors

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open Thu-Sun
May 22 to Oct 19, 2025

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