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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Door County Historical Society
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Historic House, Natural History, Specialized

At the bridge on Sturgeon Bay's west-side waterfront. Open daily. Features city's shipbuilding history, lighthouse exhibit, pilot house from working freighter, periscope. Gift shop with extensive collection of maritime books and gifts. Don't miss the museum's extensive new exhibit entitled Freshwater Fury running May 24, 2008 through January 20, 2009. Also, tour the 149-foot tug John Purves located on the seawall in from the Museum beginning mid-July 2008.

Door County Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

General, History

Experience Door County's unique history from settlement onward. Educational displays show the first industries, orchards, ethnic groups, fish boils, early tourism and much more. Includes the pioneer fire station where children may sit in a restored 1920 Oldsmobile fire truck. Don't miss the hands-on table and a new video about Belgian heritage in Door County. A spectacular diorama greets visitors. "Best small museum in the Midwest" -- Chicago Tribune.

Potawatomi State Park
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Park

Miller Art Center
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Art

Open year around with 7 changing exhibits, a stunning permanent collection of Wisconsin 2-D art, Gerhard CF Miller wing. Tours, lectures, gift shop, receptions.

The Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Located in the heart of historic downtown Sturgeon Bay at the corner of 3rd and Michigan. 2007 Exhibits include British sculptor Henry Moore's WWII-era "Shelter Drawings," a series of facsimile collotypes from the permanent collection; the Wisconsin Arts Board 2006 Visual Arts Fellows; and the 5th Annual "Art of the Trees." Call or visit the Web for a full schedule and information about the art center's educational and cultural programs, tours, the Fairfield Store and retail/dining events.

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