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Baker
School
Hwy. 27 Cadott
715-289-3365
Bloomer
Historical Society Museum
200 Main St.
Bloomer
715-568-1776
Open Sundays-Memorial Day through Labor Day from 2-5pm
Cadott
Area Historical Society Museum
630 N. Hwy. 27
Cadott
715-289-3112
The Cadott Area Historical Society came into being in 1986.
Since that time, two museums with some very interesting
artifacts are open every Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00
p.m. excluding holidays. You are welcome to stop in and
browse or take a complete tour.
Chippewa
Falls Museum of Industry and Technology
21 E. Grand Ave.
Mailing address:
PO Box 711
Chippewa Falls
715-720-9206
The Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology was an idea that sprang from local citizens who wanted to record and preserve the history of important, unique and ground breaking innovations in industry and technology that were developed right here in the Chippewa Valley. It opened in May 1998 and now has a variety of exhibits that include the Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leinenkugel's, Mason Companies Inc., and other area historic exhibits.They also house
the largest museum collection of the Cray supercomputers.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 11am to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 3pm Admission:
Adults $5, Children ages 13-17 $3 and children under 12$1 Group rates are available.
Cook
Rutledge Mansion
505 W. Grand Ave.
Chippewa Falls
715-723-7181
The Cook-Rutledge Mansion is in the National Register of
Historic Places and is one of the finest examples of High
Victorian Italianate architecture.The Mansion has an interesting
history that extends to various parts of Chippewa Falls.
Tour
Hours: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday - Sunday June, July &
August. Group Tours Available Throughout the Year.
Christmas Tours: Saturdays & Sundays During the Month
of December.
Donations: Adults $5.00-18 years or under $1.00
Tour Hours: After Memorial Day, 2 p.m.Thursday - Sunday
June, July & August, Group Tours Available Throughout
the Year Christmas Open House: The first Saturday &
Sunday of December, call for times.
Donations: Adults $5.00-18 years or under $1.00
Downtown Chippewa Falls Walking Tour
514 North Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls
715-723-7858
Stanley
Area Historical Museum
228 Helgerson St.
Stanley
715-644-0464
The museum houses exhibits on the Northwestern Lumber Company,
churches, women's work, children's toys, the Stanley Fire,
military displays, an old fashion kitchen, Dr. Mathwig's
wildlife display, early industries, a general store, shoe
shop, harness maker, railroading and much more. A Logging
and Farming Building recognizes the contribution which lumberjacks,
farm families and carpenters made to the settlement and
growth of the Stanley Area. Open June-August, Saturday and
Sunday, 1-4pm or call the museum at 715-644-0464. If no
one is able to answer the telephone leave a message and
someone will get back to you.
Sunny
Valley School House Museum and Norwegian Log Home
Irvine Park
Chippewa Falls
715-723-0051
School House built in 1903.Open from 1-5pm Sundays and holidays.
The
Area History Center: Chippewa County Historical/Genealogical
Society
123 Allen Street
Chippewa Falls
715-723-4399
A wealth of information such as photographs, genealogical
data, and relics from the early days of the lumber industry,
fur trading, and our native American heritage. Permanent
displays include: The Sea Shell Room, The H.S. Allen Room,
The Victorian Room, The Lumberfack Room and the Native American
Room. They are open on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m to 4:00p.m.
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