Historical Society

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.

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.