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EAA Airventure Museum

One of the world's largest aviation museums with over 160 full-size aircraft displayed in a modern building. Six theaters, an exhibit of World War II fighters and bombers; the world's largest collection of aerobatic, air racing and homebuilt aircraft, and record breaking airplanes - including the smallest that has ever flown! A children's museum of aviation with over 25 interactive exhibits and flight simulators will keep all kids entertained. Open Mon-Sat 8:30 am to 5 pm. Sun 10 am to 5 pm.
Call 920-426-4818. E-mail: museum@eaa.org Web: www.airventuremuseum.org
3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, Hwys 41 and 44, Winnebago County.

Oshkosh Public Museum

Open Tue-Sat, 10-4:30pm; Sun, 1 to 4:30pm. Closed Mon and National Holidays. Adults $7, children 6-17 $3.50. A visit to the museum is a very enjoyable experience. Our 10,000 sq feet of exhibits includes the fun interactive 'Grandma’s Attic' and new pioneer log cabin. Tour the grand 1908 Edgar Sawyer home-the famous Tiffany Studios of New York designed the interiors of this magnificent home. Visitors love the eight-foot-tall 1895 Apostles Clock, considered one of Wisconsin's top ten attractions.
Call 920-236-5799 or 920-236-5762. E-mail: museum_info@ci.oshkosh.wi.us Web: www.oshkoshmuseum.org
1331 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, Winnebago County.

Amberg Museum

Call 715-759-5672.
W9289 Nutt Rd, Amberg, Marinette County.

Anderson House Museum

Hwy 57, Sister Bay, Door County.

Arvid Miller Memorial Library Museum

Open year round Mon to Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm. Rare displays of birch bark baskets, arrowheads, war clubs, pipes and tribal documents.
Call 715-793-4270.
N8510 Moheconnuck Rd, Bowler, Shawano County.

Barlow Planetarium

Call for hours. Star charts, programs and observation.
Call 920-832-2848 for a recording of shows, or 920-832-2868 for reservations.
UW Fox Valley, Menasha, Winnebago County.

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum

Known as the "Mecca" of the Paperweight world. With over 1,000 paperweights continuously on display, our Collection is world renowned. Open Tu-F 10 am to 4:30pm, Th 10 am to 8 pm. Sat and Sun 1 to 4:30 pm.
Call 920-751-4670 or 290-751-4658.
165 N Park Ave, Neenah, Winnebago County.

Beyer Historic Home Museum Annex

Guided tours June-LD M-Sa 10 am to 4 pm; Su noon to 4 pm. 1880's Victorian home and annex displaying Indian, Civil War and logging artifacts.
Call 920-834-6206.
917 Park Ave, Oconto, Oconto County.

Burlington-Northern Railway Museum

Call 715-392-1026 or toll-free 800-774-3414.
RFD 1, Laona, Forest County.

Camp Five Logging Museum

Call 715-674-3414 or toll-free 800-774-3141.
RFD #1, Laona, Forest County.

Carl's Wood Art Museum

Call 715-479-1883.
1230 Sundstein Rd, Eagle River, Vilas County.

Charles A Grignon Mansion

Open Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 10 amto 5 pm, Sun noon to 5 pm. April, May, Sept and Oct: Sun noon to 5 pm.
Call 920-766-3122.
1313 Augustine St, Kaukauna, Outagamie County.

Door County Maritime Museum

Local maritime history, including boats from the early 1900s, shipbuilding, commercial fishing, even a fishing tug. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9 am to 6 pm, Labor Day to Memorial Day 10 am to 5 pm.
Call 920-743-5958.
120 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Door County.

Door County Historical Museum

Open May 1 to October 31 daily, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Our exhibits detail the uniqueness of Door County from settlement onward and also include a natural history diorama and the Pioneer Fire Station.
Call 920-743-5809.
18 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Door County.

Dr Kate Museum

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, call for times. Local museum includes exhibit honoring this Wisconsin pioneer physician.
Call 715-356-6896.
923 Second Ave, Woodruff, Oneida County.

Forest County Potawatomi Museum

Tour this amazing exhibit which focuses on the history of the Forest County Potawatomi tribe. Colorful exhibits and many interactive displays are truly worth the visit. General admission $3, senior citizens and children ages 5-12 years old $1, under 5 free. Open 9 am to 4 pm.
Call 800-960-5479.
3 miles east of Crandon on highways 8 and 32. 5460 Everybody's Road, Crandon, Forest County.

Fox Cities Children's Museum

Dozens of hands-on exhibits for exploration and discovery. Closed Mondays. Open Tue-Fri 9 am to 5 pm. Sat 10 am to 5 pm. Sun noon to 5 pm.
Call 920-734-3226.
Avenue Mall, Outagamie County.

George W Brown, Jr Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center

Come visit one of the midwest's finest tribal museums and gift shops. Offering visitor tours, living history presentations, videos, and a beautiful 4-seasons diorama depicting the Anishinabe way of life. Enjoy our lake side setting located in historic downtown Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. We offer on site assistance researching from our Documents & Photo library, Arts and Crafts workshops throughout the summer months and Indian Bowl Dance Performances every Tuesday night starting June-August. Open Fall Sep 4-Oct 15 Mon-Fri 10-4, Winter Oct 16-Mar 8 Tue-Thr 10-4, Spring Mar 11-May 17 Mon-Fri 10-4 Sat 10-2, Summer May 18-Sep 4 Mon-Fri 10-4 Sat 10-2 Tue 4-7. Or tours by appointment.
Admission $3 adults, $2 children 5-16, free for children under 5, $2 seniors.
Call 715-588-3333.
603 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County.

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Hands-on exhibits and interactive programs especially for kids. Open Tue and Fri 10 am to 8 pm, Wed and Thu 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 6 pm, Sun noon to 5 pm.
Call 920-432-4397.
Port Plaza Mall, 2nd level, Brown County.

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Exhibits, shows and memorabilia capture the Packer legend. Open daily Jun-Aug: 9 am to 6 pm, Sep to May: 10 am to 5 pm.
Call 920-499-4281 or toll-free 888-442-7225.
855 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, Brown County.

Hamburger Hall of Fame

Hamburger artifacts and memorabilia. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day 10 am to 4 pm. Donation requested.
Call 920-833-9522.
126 N Main St, Seymour, Outagamie County.

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum

Displays of original wood block printing equipment and rare memorabilia. Donation requested.
Call 920-793-2490.
1617 Jefferson St, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County.

Hazelwood Historic Home Museum

Restored 1837 authentically-furnished Greek-revival home. Open May to Memorial Day Sat and Sun only 1 to 4 pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day Mon Wed Thu Fri 10 am to 1:30 pm, Sat and Sun 1 to 4 pm.
Call 920-437-1840.
1008 S Monroe Ave, Green Bay, Brown County.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Restored Victorian mansion featuring local history. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Tue-Fri, 1 am to 4 pm, Sun 1 to 4 pm, Labor Day to Memorial Day Tue and Thu 10 am to 4 pm.
Call 920-730-8204.
625 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County.

Heritage Hill State Historical Park

Experience living history at this 49-acre outdoor museum. Twenty-five historic buildings dating from 1672 through 1905, with costumed interpreters. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Tue-Sat 10 am to 4:30 pm plus special holiday programs. Admission $6.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $4.50 teens/children, free for children under age 5.
Call 920-448-5150 or toll-free 800-721-5150.
On SR 172, 2-1/2 miles E of US 41, Brown County.

Heritage Park Museum

Restored country schoolhouse, dairy, log cabin. Open June-Sep Wed, Sat and Sun 1:30 to 4:30 pm. $2 donation requested.
Call 715-526-3323.
First and Franklin, Shawano, Shawano County.

Historical Museum

Open daily year-round 1 to 4 pm. Guided tours W, Sa and Su, except holidays, or by appt. Local history displayed in the home of Merrill's first mayor.
Call 715-536-5662.
804 E Third St, Merrill, Lincoln County.

Houdini Historical Center

Open Tu-Sa 10 am to 5 pm. Su noon-5 pm. M June to Aug 10 am to 5 pm. Large collection of Houdini memorabilia as well as local history.
Call 920-733-8445.
330 E College Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County.

International Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

Call 715-359-9917.
Hwy 70 E, St Germain, Vilas County.

International Softball Congress Hall of Fame

Call 920-788-7500.
515 W Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, Outagamie County.

Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum

Maritime and fishing artifacts. Open Memorial Day-early Oct, call for times and days.
Call 920-847-2522.
Jackson Harbor Rd, Washinton Island, Door County.

Jacobsen's Museum

Indian artifacts and local history in a log cabin museum. Open daily mid-June to early Oct.
Call 920-847-2213.
Little Lake Rd, Washinton Island, Door County.

Kewaunee County Historical Museum and Old Jail

Built in 1876, this building contains not only rare dungeon-type jail cells but also the sheriff's home and office. Notable exhibits include; two 1880's period rooms, the only known wood carving of "Custer's Last Stand" and numerous articles used during the late 1880's to early 1900's. Open daily 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Adults $2, children under twelve free.
Call 920-388-3858.
613 Dodge St, Kewaunee, Kewaunee County.

Logging Museum

Call 715-732-0831.
Marinette, Marinette County.

Logging Museum Complex

Open daily mid-May to mid-Sept 10 am to 5 pm. Full-scale reproduction of a 19th century logging camp with narrow-gauge railroad.
Call 715-362-2193.
Pioneer Park, Rhinelander, Oneida County.

Lumberjack Special Steam Train and Camp Five Museum

Call 715-647-3414 or toll-free 800-774-3414.
Rt 1, Laona, Forest County.

Marinette County Historical Museum

Regional logging and maritime history. Open Memorial Day-Sep: Mon-Sat 10 am to 4:30 pm, Sun noon to 4 pm.
Call 715-732-0831.
Bridge St, Marinette, Marinette County.

Menominee Logging Museum

Open May 1-Oct 15 M-Sa, 9 am to 4 pm. The largest collection of logging artifacts in the world.
Call 715-799-3757.
Keshena, Menominee County.

Military Veterans Museum, Inc

The Museum strives to further national pride and patriotism, to educate youth and adults regarding the role of the "citizen soldier" and to provide an orderly collection and display of militaria and memorabilia. Mon-Sat 12-5 p.m.; Sun 12-3 p.m. Donation.
Call 920-426-8615.
Commerce St and Pearl Ave, Oshkosh, Park Plaza Office Complex, Winnebago County.

Miller Art Museum

Call 920-746-0707.
107 S Fourth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Door County.

Minocqua Museum

Open early June-LD, Mon to Fri 10 am to 4 pm, Museum of local history.
Call 715-356-9591 or 715-356-7666.
Bolger Memorial Building., Oneida County.

National Railroad Museum

Explore America's railroad heritage. Marvel at the Union Pacific Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, and Eisenhower's World War II command train. Over 70 pieces of railroad equipment on display. Ride a full-size train. Open year around: Monday - Saturday 9 - 5 pm, Sunday 11 - 5 pm.
Call 920-437-7623 or 920-435-7245.
2285 S Broadway, Green Bay, Brown County.

Neville Public Museum

Two floors filled with changing history, art and science exhibits. Open Tue & Thu-Sat 9 am to 4 pm. Wed 9 am to 9 pm. Sun noon to 4 pm. Donation requested.
Call 920-448-4460.
210 Museum Place, Green Bay, Brown County.

Northwoods Children's Museum

Call 715-479-4623.
346 W Division St, Eagle River, Vilas County.

Ojibway Museum and Cultural Center

Call 715-588-3333.
603 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County.

Old Rock Mill Museum

Call 920-863-2812.
16612 Cty R, Maribel, Manitowoc County.

Oneida Nation Museum

Largest exhibit of Oneida history and artifacts in the world. Open summer Tue-Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun noon to 5 pm.
Call 920-869-2768.
Near the intersection of Cty E and EE, Oneida County.

Outagamie Museum

Call 920-735-9370.
330 E College Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County.

Paine Art Center and Gardens

Revered as an "American castle," the Paine is an outstanding combination of historic mansion, art galleries and seasonal, display gardens. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm. General Admission applies.
Call 920-235-6903.
1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, Winnebago County.

Peshtigo Fire Museum

Commemorates the Great Peshtigo Fire. Open daily from May 19th to October 8th from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Last year the museum drew 11,555 visitors from 49 states and 21 foreign countries.
Call 715-582-3244.
400 Oconto Ave, Peshtigo, Marinette County.

Rahr-West Art Museum

Fine art museum in a Victorian mansion. Open Mon to Fri 10 am to 4 pm. Wed to 8 pm. Sat and Sun 11 am to 4 pm.
Call 920-683-4501.
610 N Eighth St, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County.

Rhinelander Logging Museum

Call 715-369-5004.
Rhinelander, Oneida County.

Rogers Street Historic Fishing Village

1886 lighthouse and Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum. Open Jun -Oct 10 am to 4 pm.
Call 920-793-5678.
5905 Jackson St, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County.

Tayco Street Bridge Tower Museum

Call 920-751-5155.
Tayco and Main St, Menasha, Winnebago County.

The Historic Noble House

Circa 1875. Oldest Frame Residence in Fish Creek, Door County. The home's authentic room settings depict the period from 1875 to 1900. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A non-profit institution operated by the Gibraltar Historical Association. Open Tue - Sun: mid-May to mid-October. Open weekends: mid-May to mid-June. Costumed docent-led tours 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Admission: Adults $3, Children $1.
Call 920-868-3618.
Located at the intersection of Highway 42 & Main Street, Fish Creek Door County.

The Miller Art Center

Permanent exhibit features collection of 20th century Wisconsin artists. Open Mon-Thu 7 am to 9 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am to 5 pm.
Call 920-746-0707.
107 S Fourth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Door County.

The Old School

Open Mon-Sat 10 am to 4 pm; Sun to 4 pm. Visit the classrooms and corridors of this 1905 schoolhouse and discover NORMAN ROCKWELL and FRANCES HOOK prints, figurines and memorabilia along with other collectibles and gifts.
Call 920-755-4560.
315 Elizabeth Street, Mishicot, Manitowoc County.

Three Lakes Historical Museum

Call 715-546-3529.
1798 Huron St, Three Lakes, Oneida County.

Two Rivers Historical Museum

Call 920-793-1103 or 920-684-5228.
1810 Jefferson St, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County.

Velte History Room

Call 920-751-4602.
City Hall, Neenah, Winnebago County.

Vilas County Historical Museum

Call 715-542-3388.
Hwy 155, Sayner, Vilas County.

Washington House Museum

Call 920-793-2490.
1622 Jefferson St, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County.

Washington Island Farm Museum

Call 920-847-2156 or 920-847-2032.
Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington Island, Door County.

Weis Earth Science Museum

Call 920-832-2925.
UW Fox Valley, Winnebago County.

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Extensive maritime museum with an authentic WW II submarine. Open daily summer 9 am to 6 pm, winter Mon-Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 11 am to 5 pm.
Call 920-684-0218.
75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County.