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Discover the best top things to do in Door County, United States including Ephraim Historical Foundation, Door County Maritime Museum, Jacobsen Museum, Alexander Noble House Museum, Death's Door Maritime Museum, Corner of the Past Museum, Washington Island Art and Nature Center, Washington Island Farm Museum, Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum.
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1. Ephraim Historical Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Learn about Ephraim's fascinating history at the Ephraim Historical Foundation's museums, including the Anderson Barn History Center, the Anderson Store Museum, the Pioneer Schoolhouse Museum, and the Goodletson Cabin Museum. Note: The Ephraim Historical Foundation's museums are open mid-June through mid-October. The Ephraim Historical Foundation office is open year-round. Visit ephraim.org for more information.
Reviewed By williamnH8490LJ
When visiting Ephraim, be sure to take the Ephriam Historical Foundation's tram tour of the 5 museums. John led an interesting, educating, and enlightening tour, explaining all about the first residents of the area and how the town grew. Worth every penny at $5.00 a person. Great way to see Ephraim.
2. Door County Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Located along Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. The museum features several interactive exhibits, as well as tours of the immaculately restored seagoing tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains, skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers are just some of the personalities you’ll discover in the galleries of the museum.
Reviewed By Scott077 - Saint Louis, United States
This is a wonderful museum with some history of the town's contributions to the ship building industry and contributions to the war effort WWII. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours to take it all in. If you are lucky enough to be able to take a tour of the tug John Purvess, I would jump on it. Special thanks to Executive Director Osgood for taking time to conduct a non-scheduled tour of the tug John Purvess!!!! The museum is in safe hands with him.
3. Jacobsen Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By SandyO558 - Sauk City, United States
There is so much to see in this museum, collected by those who lived here for so many years. Take your time looking through this small building with so many amazing things to see.
4. Alexander Noble House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
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.
5. Death's Door Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Located along Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. The museum features several interactive exhibits, as well as tours of the immaculately restored seagoing tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains, skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers are just some of the personalities you’ll discover in the galleries of the museum
Reviewed By SandyO558 - Sauk City, United States
My husband and I visited and loved learning about the maritime history in the area. This place was well organized and had a friendly staff that was willing to answer any questions we had.
6. Corner of the Past Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
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.
7. Washington Island Art and Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 255michellef
Interesting if you have an interactive interest in nature & the Great Lakes. We come to the island for summer salmon fishing so always have some down time. Loved the monarch caterpillar garden out front, was able to hold a snake they had out for display, & they had lots of displays about the local landscape. Also had some local artists works. NOTE: we were here Aug of 2019 but that was not available to choose from the dropdown so noted as Aug 2020
8. Washington Island Farm Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
Free self-guided tour with brochure and donation box. All buildings were open including the log house but didn't see any personal. It showcases buildings from various island locations that were moved and reassembled here along with the hand tools and agricultural machinery used in early farm life between 1870 and 1940. Buildings include a log cabin, barn, forge, sawmill, corn crib, outhouse, Gallery barn, farm animal pen, weaving shed, machine shed, blacksmith shop, and log shed. Of interest, inside the gallery barn, on the second floor, was a copper still, used on the island during prohibition. Went here on September 23.
