 Headquarters
of the Dunn County Historical Society, the Heritage Museum interprets
the history of Dunn County through its extensive collection of artifacts
and new exhibit areas. Located in Menomonie's Wakanda Park near the Wakanda
Elementary School, the Lions Club Game Park, and the water park, the facility
features a gift shop and new exhibits, including:
- Settlement:
pre-historic to present
- Kraft
State Bank Robbery (interactive)
- Harry
Miller -- "Automotive Genius"
- Tinker
Frank -- Kinetic Folk Artist
- Caddie
Woodlawn children's discovery room
- Lumber
and other industries
- Famous
Personalities
- Victorian
Rooms
- Inventions
and Industries
- Dunn
County in the Civil War
- Woman's
Work is Never Done
- James
Huff Stout -- Maker of Models
- Making a Difference: Robert Swanson and Stout
- Rivers,
Routes, Rails & Roads
Facilities include:
- Lou and John
Russell Auditorium
- Headquarters
for Dunn County Genealogical Society
and Ranney Family Research Library
Hours and Season
Winter
Hours | Oct. 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008
Wednesday through Sunday, Noon -- 4 p.m.
Closed Nov. 22, Dec. 26
Summer
Hours | May 2008 – Sept. 30, 2008
Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Guided Tours or Education Tours by appointment
Call 715/232-8685 or e-mail dchs@dunnhistory.org
Admission
| DCHS
Members |
FREE |
| Adults |
$4.00 |
| Seniors |
$3.00 |
| Youth
13 - 18 yrs. |
$2.00 |
| Children
6-12 yrs. |
$1.00 |
| Children
5 and younger |
Free |
Location
The Heritage Museum is located in Wakanda Park in North
Menomonie. From Highway 25 (exit #41 south from I-94) turn east
on Pine Avenue and proceed into the park past Wakanda Elementary School
and the Water Park. Turn left on Game Park Drive, then left on Wakanda
Street.
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Dunn County Historical Society
PO Box 437, Menomonie, WI USA 54751
(715) 232-8685
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