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Thank you for your interest in visiting the Chippewa Valley Museum. Our main facility is open year round. Our other historic buildings, on and off site, are open seasonally, or by appointment.
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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  • Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
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Chippewa Valley Museum Exhibits

The Chippewa Valley Museum tells stories. Surprising, entertaining, enriching, and authentic stories that illuminate the Chippewa Valley for those near and far, and also help tell the larger story of America.

  • REINVENTING THE CHIPPEWA VALLEYChanging Currents

    Since the 1650s, life in the region has undergone waves of immigration, innovation, and change.

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  • Holiday Toy TrainsComing Nov. 29, 2019

    A 384 Sq. ft. operating toy train layout complete with local buildings, winter scenes, lights and sounds.

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  • A Century of ChangeFarm Life

    The story of a Chippewa Valley farm is one of profound change for families and rural communities.

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  • Explore past and present traditionsHarvesting Traditions

    Food, income, and recreation are all reasons behind the harvest of wild plants and animals in the Chippewa Valley today, and harvesting activities have marked the time of year for generations.

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  • RCU CHILDREN'S GALLERYHistory Quest

    Take a journey to discover what different families eat, live in, and wear.

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  • A Fantasy in MiniatureKate Aitken’s Dollhouse

    The more you look, the more there is to see. At 8 feet long, and 4 feet high, this 21 room doll house contains almost 500 furnishings.

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  • Open Nov 12 - Jan 4The Power of Children: Making a Difference
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  • An Authentic 1890s ReproductionWisconsin Logging Museum
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