Door County - The Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 40) Museums & Historic Attractions Museums ■ BJÖRKLUNdEN’s cHAPEL Hwy 57, one mile south of Baileys Harbor 920-839-2216, www.lawrence.edu/dept/bjork Crafted in 15th-century Norwegian style, the Boynton Chapel stavkirke is ornately decorated with handcarved woodwork & 41 handpainted murals. Guided tours 1pm-4pm Mon & Wed, June 11 June 9 & from Aug 29 - Aug 27. Admission $4.00/ person. 920-839-2216. See Björklunden ad page 28. ■ dOOR cOUNTY MARITIME MUsEUM - gILLs ROcK 2724 Wisconsin Bay Rd., Gills Rock 920-854-1844, www.dcmm.org, info@dcmm.org The Museum’s northernmost facility features the fish tug Hope built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boat Works. Visitors can board the vessel and imagine its last fishing trip in 1992. Along with the Hope is a replica of a net shed complete with fishing boxes, a net reel and other traditional fishing supplies. Learn more about the areas shipwrecks, too! Open late May through mid October 10am – 5pm Admission fee. See ad page 39. ■ LIBERTY gROVE HIsTORIcAL sOcIETY MUsEUM 11871 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay/Gills Rock Visit the log home dating back to the 1800s containing many fascinating artifacts and pictures. This is also the site hosts the Society Taste of Northern Door in June and the Art and Craft Fair and Antique Tractor/Farm Implement show in July. ■ THE MILLER ART MUsEUM ✦ 107 S. 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-0707 www.millerartmuseum.org year-round public art museum featuring permanent collection of 20th century Wisconsin art, 7 changing exhibits, a gallery of Gerhard C.F. Miller paintings, educational programming, performing arts and art workshops. Special guided tours available. you can also become a supporting member of the art museum and receive benefits. Admission is free. The art museum is accessible to all. Open-Mon. 10-8, Tues.-Sat. 10-5. See ad page 41. ■ cANA IsLANd LIgHTHOUsE Cana Island Road, Baileys Harbor 920-743-5958, www.dcmm.org, info@dcmm.org The Door County Maritime Museum offers visitors the opportunity to walk the grounds of this beautiful island and take in the rugged beauty of one of the Great Lakes most photographed lighthouses. Tour the keepers’ house, climb the tower, and browse through our wonderful gift shop. Cana Island is located north of Baileys Harbor, off County Road Q. May 3 – October 26, 2008, 10am – 5pm. Admission fee. See museum ad page 39. ■ EPHR AIM VILLAgE MUsEUMs ✧ 3060 Anderson Lane, Ephraim, 920-854-9688 www.ephraim.org, info@ephraim.org Costumed docents at Iverson House, Anderson Barn, Anderson Store, Pioneer Schoolhouse & Goodletson cabin. Summer hrs Tues-Sat, 11am4pm, June 13 – Aug 30, fall hrs Fri-Sat 1pm- 4pm, Sept 5-Oct 11. Guided walking tours Tues-Fri during summer season, 10:30am, leave from Barn; fall Wed. & Fri.10:30am. Adm: $5 adults, $3 students 6-18, under 6 free incl. entry to all buildings & walking tour. Children’s Day, July 16 - fee, preregistration req. Sing-Alongs, Ephraim Village Hall, Sundays, June 15 - July 27, 7:30pm, free. Other programs throughout season. See ad page 41. ■ WAsHINgTON IsLANd ART & NATURE cENTER 1799 Main Rd, Washington Island 920-847-2657 or 920-847-2025, www.wianc.org In a 100 yr. old schoolhouse, featuring an art gallery & nature center. Gallery displays & sells art of local artists in a variety of mediums. Weekly children’s art classes during July & Aug. Nature center has live exhibits, local snakes, frogs, an observation beehive, a 180-gallon fish tank with native fish, a children’s corner, & more. Naturalist is available for questions, hikes, & classes in July & Aug. Nature center provides hands-on, family friendly experience. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am- 4:30pm and Sun 11:30am-4:30pm. ■ cORNER OF THE PAsT, OLd ANdERsON HOUsE MUsEUM Hwy 57 at Country Ln & Fieldcrest Rd, 1.5 mi south of downtown Sister Bay 920-854-7680 or 920-854-9242 Voted “3rd best museum in Door County” visitors can tour a renovated 1875 farmhouse and restored farm buildings. View century-old furnishings, artifacts, historic photos, tools & farm implements. Sat. heritage programs during Farmer’s Market from June 28 - Oct. 11, 8am to noon. Open June & Sept. Sat. 9am-2pm; Sun. 11am-3pm; July & Aug. Fri. 11am-3pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. Admission $1 per person. ■ FAIRFIELd cENTER FOR cONTEMPOR ARY ART ✦ 242 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-0001 info@fairfieldcenter.org, www.fairfieldcenter.org Open year round. Exhibitors for 2008 include Wence and Sandra Martinez, Margaret Lockwood, and Michael Doerr. Other highlights: the Children’s Art Exhibition, the Sturgeon Bay High School Student Choice Exhibition, and the 6th Annual Holiday Gala & Auction. Call or visit the web site for a full schedule and information about the Fairfield’s innovative b2 Gallery for emerging artists and art students; educational programs and workshops; cultural performances; and tours. See ad page 41. ■ dOOR cOUNTY HIsTORIcAL MUsEUM 18 N. 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-5809 http://map.co.door.wi.us/museum/ Visit “the best small museum in the Midwest” as named by the Chicago Tribune. Educational displays tell the story from the settlement of Door County onward. In the Pioneer Fire Station children may sit in a restored 1920 Oldsmobile fire truck. The spectacular “Seasons of Life” wildlife diorama contains over 100 species of native birds and animals including a black bear, a white-tailed deer, and a Wisconsin badger. A theater features DVDs about Door County’s unique history. Open 10am4:30pm daily, May-October. INSIDE THE NOBLE HOUSE ■ THE FARM 4285 Hwy 57, north of Sturgeon Bay 920-743-6666, www.thefarmindoorcounty.com A living museum of rural America. Bottle feed goat kids, lambs, and piglets. Milk a goat and see chicks hatch. Nature trails, pioneer log buildings and exhibits. Open 9am-5pm daily 5/24/08 - 10/19/08. See ad page 46. ■ HIsTORIc NOBLE HOUsE Corner of Hwy 42 & Main St, Fish Creek 920-868-2091, noblehouse@dcwis.com www.doorcountycottage.com/noblehouse Docent guided tours noon to 5pm, mid-May through mid-Oct. except Mon. This 1875 Victorian home is an authentic example of Greek Revival farmhouse architecture and is Fish Creek’s oldest frame residence. Many original furnishings & artifacts are displayed. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Adults $3; Children $1. Bus tours welcome. See ad page 41. ■ dOOR cOUNTY MARITIME MUsEUM - sTURgEON BAY ✦ 120 N. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay 920-743-5958, www.dcmm.org, info@dcmm.org “Freshwater Fury” opens in May 2008 and will explore the Great Storm of 1913. Other exhibits span the nautical history of Door County from early American Indian canoes to post-World War II bulk carriers. The museum features a model ship gallery, a lighthouse exhibit, the pilot house from a Great Lakes ore carrier, and a nuclear ballistic submarine periscope which offers a bay area view. Tour the 149’ tug John Purves beginning mid-July! Open year ‘round and certain to please visitors of all ages. Admission fee. See ad page 39. Door County is filled with history, and you can all learn all about the many landmarks throughout the county, including the restored Noble House located in downtown Fish Creek. Visit one of the many historical landmarks throughout the county. See www.doorcounty.com/arts-culture/ culture-history-museums.aspx for more information. 40 The Official Door County Visitor Guide ✦ Open in Winter ✧ Open Limited Hours in Winter W Open Winter Weekends http://www.dcmm.org http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/bjork http://www.millerartmuseum.org http://www.dcmm.org http://www.ephraim.org http://www.wianc.org http://www.fairfieldcenter.org http://map.co.door.wi.us/museum/ http://www.thefarmindoorcounty.com http://www.doorcountycottage.com/noblehouse http://www.dcmm.org http://www.doorcounty.com/arts-culture/culture-history-museums.aspx http://www.doorcounty.com/arts-culture/culture-history-museums.aspx
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