8 Museums in Eau Claire That You Shouldn't Miss

David Caradori's studio and gallery for over 30 years, Caradori Pottery features work by many local artists including Allan Servos, Mel Sundby, Anders Shafer, Susan O'Brien and more. David's pots are hand thrown on a kick wheel and wood fired in a sasukenai kiln designed and built by famed Japanese potter Masakazu Kusakabe.

Galaudet Gallery sells fine art from international and local professional and emerging artists in all media. Galaudet Gallery curates five art exhibitions each year celebrating art that can only be made in the 21st Century from artists that are sought after by museums and collectors alongside emerging talents that have strong voices and vision. Stop in to browse our wonderful selection of art and selected crafts along with One of a Kind jewelry made from local and national jewelry artists. We seek a renewal of an Arts and Crafts ideology with a 21st Century sensibility encouraging the creation, collection, and appreciation of art, craft and what is coming next Open Everyday Hours May Vary Typically noon-8pm We will be closed from January 22-January 30, 2019

200 Main Gallery is Downtown Eau Claire's newest and most diverse art gallery, located amidst great restaurants, theaters and shops. We host local and regional Visiting Artists every 6 to 8 weeks, including painters, potters, woodworkers and sculptors. Down the hall from the gallery, find our 'Gallery Market' including creative, affordable gifts, textiles, candles,jewelry and fair trade products.

The Local Store is a retail store featuring apparel, books, music, art prints, glassware, gifts, and more - produced by artists, writers, businesses, and creators of the Chippewa Valley that evokes a sense of place in Wisconsin and the Midwest. Volume One designs many products we sell and sources and prints locally. Check out the art gallery and take in a show, book reading or music performance.

The Children's Museum of Eau Claire is an interactive environment for kids and their grown-ups that inspires imagination, discovery, creativity and the love of learning. A favorite destination for families in the Chippewa Valley, the Children's Museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities to help kids see, touch, learn and grow their way through important developmental milestones.

Have your own adventure in history at Eau Claire's nationally recognized Chippewa Valley Museum, open year-round. The museum offers award-winning exhibits, beautifully preserved historic structures on the grounds, fun activities, a 1950's ice cream parlor, a museum store, and more. A visitor favorite is the multi-media object theater "This Day." The Chippewa Valley Museum sits beneath towering pines in Eau Claire's beautiful Carson Park, a 134-acre peninsula nestled inside horseshoe-shaped Half Moon Lake. The Chippewa Valley Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Ever wonder why Eau Claire became the biggest city in the Northwoods? Who were the Lumberjacks? What were their lives like? Was Paul Bunyan a real person? WLM invites you to step back in time and find out for yourself! Explore the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, a replica 1890 camp. Visit the Museum to see logs older than the Declaration of Independence. Strap some “butter” on your feet and skate across one of Paul Bunyan’s frying pans.

We are a art gallery featuring local canvas art and photography. We also offer printing and framing services. As well as space for photography work and painting.