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What to do and see in Spooner, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Museums
Spooner is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,682 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the southwest corner of the Town of Spooner, with a small portion extending into the Town of Beaver Brook on the south, the Town of Bashaw on the southwest, and the Town of Evergreen on the west. The city's nickname is "Crossroads of the North", a reference to the fact that the city is at the junction of two U.S. highways, 53 and 63, and State Highways 70 and 253. The city was named after Senator John Coit Spooner.
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1. Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By MrsRTaylor
This museum is quaint and very well done! There are so many canoes on display, ans so many are just gorgeous! I also appreciated that it has displays that teach all ages different aspects about canoes that I never knew of, and I thought that it was really AWESOME that it also features an active canoe-building workshop where visitors can get an opportunity to watch canoes being built and repaired. I was thrilled to learn that members can rent the shop, and get help building their own canoes- how cool is that! They were holding a paddle-building workshop when I was there, and I was very intrigued to learn things about paddles that I never knew in just the little bit of time I was there. So cool! This is a "Whole Family" museum that won't disappoint. Even if you are not that into canoes, you will come out knowing and appreciating them more than you ever thought you could- GREAT PLACE!
2. Railroad Memories Museum
3. Purple Pelican Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Purple Pelican Gallery in downtown Spooner features the artwork of owner Esa Everroad and specializes in quality handmade works by over a hundred artists and craftsmen from all over North America. The gallery also features art restoration, photo restoration, custom framing and wide format Giclée printing. The gallery boasts a large wearable art section with clothing and jewelry.
4. Arts In Hand Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Gallery reopening - June 5th! Gallery run by the local artists and artisans who sell their art directly in this charming main street shop. We offer quality, unique, hand-made creations. Some examples are jewelry, pottery, crafted greeting cards, quilted items, framed art, photography, glasswork, wood crafts, and more. Stop back often because the artists are always creating something new.
5. Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 971dennisp971 - Prior Lake, United States
This hatchery, I understand, is the biggest producer of muskellunge, anywhere. There are white sucker and walleye too, I understand, and sometimes northern, but not a one to be seen when I visited. That’s because they had already been distributed to surrounding lakes, just waiting for your lure. So I repeat the question, why come now? It’s because the hatchery has a small but engaging and very informative interpretive center that effectively teaches you how the fish breeding process works, right down to when those tanks are emptied... very carefully! If you have youngsters along, this may also serve as an introductory lesson to the birds and the bees, ah, correction, to the FISH, birds and bees. This benediction: May your lure be lucky, your filet knife be sharp, and your walleye sandwich be boneless and crunchy. Good fishing and remember to clean your rig to avoid transferring invasive species.
