This 100 year-old-railroad station in Elkhart Lake houses
original depot furnishings and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Season: June 1-Labor Day
Hours: Call for group information
Julaine Farrow Museum
- OSHKOSH
This museum was established in 1973 during Winnebago Mental Health Institute’s
Centennial year. What started as a two-room exhibit has today grown to
10 rooms. The museum chronicles the contributions of the early pioneers
in the treatment of the mentally ill. Exhibits include photos dating back
to 1875 as well as furniture and a variety of displays.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment
Galloway House & Village
- FOND DU LAC
30-room mid-Victorian mansion boasting four fireplaces,
Italianate details, and
many pieces of original furniture. On-site Blakely Museum also offers extensive
collection of artifacts from
arrowheads to ladies’ hats. Beautiful lamplight tours in December.
Tour Time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $8/groups under 15; $4/groups of 15 or more; Complimentary
tours for driver and escort.
Season: Open daily Memorial Weekend-Oct 31 (groups)
Thanksgiving-Jan, holiday lamplight tour hours
Hours: Mon-Sun 10-5pm, gate closes at 4pm
Henchels Museum of Indian History
- SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
View a collection of Indian copper, pottery and other
artifacts dating back to 8000 B.C. in Elkhart Lake.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: $4.00
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Hours: Call for group tours
Oshkosh Public Museum
- OSHKOSH
Share in the heritage of Winnebago County. Learn the
stories of Native Americans, poor immigrants, lumber barons, and more.
Be sure to watch a piece of true American folk art in action as the Apostle’s
Clock charms a special surprise each hour.
Tour Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: Donation
Season: Year-round
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 1-4pm
Pinecrest Historical Village
- MANITOWOC
Features 28 historic buildings with period furnishings
and special museum exhibits that interpret farm and village life in Manitowoc
County during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Special themed, catered
meals are available.
Tour Time: 1-2 hours
Group Rate: $5/groups of 20 or more; $6/group less than 20;
Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: May - mid-Oct
Hours: Daily May 1-June 30 9am-4pm; July 1-Labor Day
9am-5pm; Sept - mid-Oct 10am-4pm
Rogers Street Fishing Village
- TWO RIVERS
A historic museum village and heritage park located on
the banks of the East Twin River, the traditional headquarters of the
Two Rivers’ commercial fishing fieet. Listen to great stories about the ghosts and shipwrecks of Lake Michigan.
Tour Time: 30 minutes
Cost: $2/person; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: May-Oct
Hours: 10am-4pm or by appointment year-round
Sheboygan County Historical Museum
- SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
History is all wonders and memories at the Sheboygan
County Historical Museum. The historic buildings include an 1850s stately
brick home, 1864 log cabin homestead, 1867 cheese factory with displays
relating to early commercial cheese making, and an 1890s barn filled
with magnificent farming relics that will spark your interest and kindle
your knowledge. Two recent building projects added 20,000 square feet
for a museum store, classrooms and changing exhibits on Indian history,
ice harvesting, maritime, circus, local agriculture and the related trades.
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $3/person; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: April-Oct
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm
Morgan House
- OSHKOSH
Walk through the doors of the past into this perfect reflection of upper
middle class Victorian living. Built in 1994, this lumber baron’s
home exhibits a variety of woods detailed with artistic hand carving,
gilding, and faux painting with bordered hardwood floors. Come and
enjoy the ambience of this setting which has been made complete with
period furnishings, extending outdoors to seasonal gardens.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment
Nativity Collection
- OSHKOSH
The collection is located in the lower level of
Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. It features over 900 nativities
constructed of everything
and anything from straw to porcelain.
Tour Time: 1 Hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Closed on Sunday
Hours: By appointment
OCTOGON HOUSE
- FOND DU LAC
This National Registered Historic Home is first and foremost a private residence. Constructed on an established 1814 settlement and trading post, this 12 room grout home became the wedding gift to Edwin Brown (son of Isaac) and his bride Ruth Pier, as residence until his death in the battle of Antietam, in 1862. The Octagon House features 9 secret passageways including an underground tunnel used for a safe house in the "underground railroad." Today this house is at the head of Fond du Lac's Historic District, preserving history for generations to come. www.octagonhousefdl.com
Tour time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $10
Season: Year Around
Hours: By Appointment
Silver Wheel Manor Doll Museum
- FOND DU LAC
See more than 3,000 dolls spanning 6 generations. Other collections include carriages, vintage china, Victorian hats, jewelry, quilts, crafts, horse saddles and trophies, and furnishings galore. New model railroad exhibit and village. Browse through more than 20,000 garments in our Costume Shop and Bridal Salon. Pet the horses in our stable. www.toomanydolls.com
Tour time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Season: April-Sept
Hours: By Appointment
St. Paul’s Cathedral
- FOND DU LAC
One of the finest collections of German and American
woodcarving in the United States. Four-foot carved angel rod beams, beautiful
stained glass, old church lore, and more.
Tour Time: 45-60 minutes
Cost: $2/person donation
Season: Year-round
Hours: By appointment
City Tour
- OSHKOSH
Relax and enjoy a guided tour of the city of Oshkosh.
Your guide will take you around the city while sharing our rich and colorful
heritage.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: $2 per person, complimentary policy for driver and escort.
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment
Military Veterans Museum
- OSHKOSH
This museum honors the citizen soldier, the men and the women who served
their country in times of peace and conflict. Exhibits include the
original New York Herald headlining the assassination of President
Lincoln, the ship’s log from the USS California from December
7, 1941, military jeeps, uniforms and much more.
Tour Time: 1 Hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round
The Waelderhaus Kohler
- KOHLER
And, while you’re in Kohler a tour of Waelderhaus
is a “you can’t miss this” experience. Free guided
tours of this reproduction of the Kohler family home in Austria promise
surprises and fascinating stories at every stop.
Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Season: Open daily except holidays
Hours: Tours at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm or by appointment
Wade House & Jung Carriage Museum
- SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
Former 1850’s stagecoach inn and the home of one
of America’s finest collections, featuring more than 100 vehicles.
Tour Time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $10/person; $9/seniors; Complimentary tours for driver
and escort.
Season: May 15-Oct 17
Hours: Daily 9am-5pm. Last tour begins at 4 pm.
Washington House
- TWO RIVERS
An 1850’s inn/saloon in Two Rivers, houses nine
museums, an old-fashioned ice cream parlour, ballrooms with rare murals,
and greeters dressed in period costumes. Old-time piano music and group
singing available with advance reservations.
Tour Time: 45 minutes
Cost: Donation
Season: Year-round
Hours: Daily May 15-Oct 31 9am-9pm; Nov 1-May 1 9am-5pm
Two Rivers History Museum
- TWO RIVERS
Dignified 1900 convent with excellent historical & seasonal changing
art
displays. Three floors of ethnic, social, civic and religious history
reflecting the heritage of Two Rivers.
1810 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, WI 54241
Open 10 am - 4 pm All year
Cost: Free
Tour Time: One hour with video and guide
Hamilton Woodtype and Printing Museum
- MANITOWOC
Vintage machinery and original patterns for multi-lingual, international
production of wood type. Interesting displays. This museum is truly one
of a
kind.
1619 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, WI 54241
Open daily 1-5 pm www.woodtype.org
Tour Time: One hour
Cost: FREE
Manitowoc County Heritage Center
- MANITOWOC
Renovated 1922 County Teachers College features new exhibits on local
history, research library, educational learning center, auditorium/stage,
gift shop and administrative offices of the Manitowoc County Historical
Society. Guided tour and interpretation available.
Cost: $3 per person for 20 or more, Driver and Tour Escort: complimentary
Tour Time: One hour
Manitowoc County Heritage Center
1701 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Open Tue-Fri: 9 am - 4 pm www.mchistsoc.org
