Things to do in Door County, Door County: The Best History Museums

November 17, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Door County, United States including Door County Historical Museum, Alexander Noble House Museum, Corner of the Past Museum, Heritage Village at Big Creek, Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum, Belgian Heritage Center, Door County Library, Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor Historical Society.
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1. Door County Historical Museum

18 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-2423 +1 920-743-5809 [email protected] http://map.co.door.wi.us/museum/
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Door County Historical Museum

Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison - Madison, United States

The museum is full of exhibits, but not dissimilar from other historical museums in biggish cities. What makes it stand apart is a historical Fire Station - and it has real fire trucks inside too!

2. Alexander Noble House Museum

4167 Main St Corner of Main Street & Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212-9699 +1 920-559-6234 [email protected] http://www.historicnoble.org/
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Alexander Noble House Museum

Visit the oldest existing frame home in Fish Creek... charmingly restored and containing many of the Noble family’s original furnishings and artifacts. ​ Built in 1875, the Noble House was home to three generations of the Alexander Noble Family. It is an authentic example of Greek Revival farmhouse architecture. Enjoy a tour of the 10-room home and experience a portrayal of domestic life in Door County at the turn of the century. We invite you to visit the Noble House Museum and see the gowns displayed throughout the 1875 Greek Revival Farmhouse. A home cared for by the Gibraltar Historical Association and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. Corner of the Past Museum

10310 Fieldcrest Road Highway 57 at Country Lane, 1 mi. S of downtown Sister Bay, Sister Bay, WI 54234 +1 920-854-7680 http://sisterbayhistory.org/
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Corner of the Past Museum

Immerse yourself in the unique history of Sister Bay. 15 galleries filled with artifacts, photo's, videos, and stories in 15 historically restored buildings, all from the Sister Bay area residents. Family fun crafts, butter making, wood crafts and more. Scavenger hunt for kids with FREE ice cream reward. Knowledgeable Docents are on hand to answer your questions and the incredible Discovery Pen audio tours are enlightening and fun. Heritage Programs and Farmer & Craft Market most Saturdays in season, 8AM-NOON. Learn rug making, blacksmithing, painting, carving at the programs while finding the finest, freshest produce, meats, and crafts offered in Door County.

4. Heritage Village at Big Creek

2140 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-3710 +1 920-421-2332 http://historicalvillage.doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Heritage Village at Big Creek

Reviewed By steven2015a - West Des Moines, United States

My family and I visited this place to see what life was like in the early 1900's. Fun place to visit that includes a blacksmith shop that is actually working!! Check ahead and you can take a blacksmith class.... maybe make a S hook that you get to take home. Wonderful homestead showing what life was really like. We really enjoyed our time here! $6 per person and 17 and under are FREE! Perfect for your family budget!

5. Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum

Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246 +1 920-847-2179 http://www.maritimetrails.org/resource-details.php
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum

6. Belgian Heritage Center

1255 County Road Dk, Brussels, WI 54204-9484 +1 920-825-1328 [email protected] http://www.belgianheritagecenter.org/
Belgian Heritage Center

Tells the story of the Belgian settlement in North Eastern Wisconsin and works to preserve unique elements of Belgian culture such as foods, customs, architecture and the Walloon language. Located in the former St. Mary of the Snows church which was a cornerstone of the historic Belgian settlement. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Landmark by US Dept of Interior. Tours of the historic area by appointment.

7. Door County Library, Egg Harbor

7845 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI 54209-9600 +1 920-868-2664 http://doorcountylibrary.org/eggharbor
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Reviewed By kathyschneeman - Mendota Heights, United States

My mother and I attended a writing conference here in the spring of 2019 and were so impressed with the building, staff and gobsmacking views. We wish this would've been around when we first starting coming to Egg Harbor 40 years ago. Please let the Kress family know how much we appreciate this place...I even love jogging by the entrance and oogling the sparkly tree sculpture. What a gift!

8. Baileys Harbor Historical Society

Toft House 8061 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202-9327 +1 920-839-2366 [email protected] http://www.baileysharborhistoricalsociety.org/

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