Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
ArtStart
rhinelanderRegional arts and cultural center housed in the historic Federal Building in downtown Rhinelander, featuring two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions, art classes, kids activities, and community events.
ArtZ gallery
artZ Gallery is an art gallery in Amery, WI showcasing works from regional artists as well as guest artists. It serves as a community space for viewing art and participating in creative events and classes.
Children's Imaginarium
wausauA 10,000-square-foot children's museum in downtown Wausau featuring STEM exhibits, interactive galleries, a water play area, and hands-on exploration spaces for kids.
Clay Corner Studio LLC
wausauCentral Wisconsin's original paint-your-own pottery shop offering pottery painting, canvas art, glass fusing, wheel throwing, and a coffee bar with espresso.
Crandon Area Historical Society Museum
crandonLocal history museum housed in the historic Carter House in downtown Crandon, featuring exhibits on Forest County's heritage and a summer 'Music on the Porch' concert series.
Eagle River Depot Museum
eagle-riverHistoric 1923 Chicago and Northwestern railroad depot housing railroad memorabilia, an early 1900s soda fountain interior, and an 18-foot HO scale diorama of 1910 Railroad Street. Free admission.
Greater Wausau Children's Museum
wausauInteractive children's museum in Rothschild's Cedar Creek Mall offering hands-on activities, sensory play, music, art, and imaginative play for kids ages 0-12.
Ironwood Area Historical Soc
ironwoodHeadquartered in the historic 1893 train depot, the society showcases Ironwood's social, economic, and artistic past with exhibits on train travel and iron mining, plus an archive and research center. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Langlade County Historical Museum
antigoHoused in a 1905 Carnegie library building, this free museum features three levels of exhibits spanning 10,000 years of Langlade County history, plus an early log cabin from 1878, a steam locomotive, and an art gallery.
Moondeer & Friends Gallery
boulder-junctionAn art gallery in downtown Boulder Junction featuring the work of owner Sara Muender and over 150 local and regional artists, plus antiques, books, custom framing, and gift items. Open daily from mid-May through early January.
Northern Waters Museum
land-o-lakesLocal history museum housed in a 1937 ski chalet, featuring rotating exhibits and artifacts from the early days of the Land O' Lakes area, open summers by the historical society.
Northwest Passage Gallery
Northwest Passage Gallery is a multi-use community center and gallery that showcases local artists and features a therapeutic photography program for youth overcoming mental health challenges.
Northwoods Childrens Museum
eagle-riverThe only children's museum in an 80-mile radius, featuring 26 interactive exhibits including a miniature town, nature area, art studio, and music room for hands-on learning.
PPHC - Railroad Museum
rhinelanderFree railroad museum at Pioneer Park Historical Complex featuring an authentic Soo Line Depot, the iconic '5 Spot' narrow gauge logging train, and a detailed 1950s Rhinelander model railroad layout.
Rozsa Center For The Performing Arts
ironwoodCollege arts center with a 1,062-seat theater, art gallery, concessions stand & practice rooms.
Vilas County Historical Museum
boulder-junctionMuseum in Sayner with 7,500 square feet of exhibits chronicling Vilas County history, including the original 1924 Carl Eliason snowmobile and a Paul Bunyan statue out front.
Woodson History Center
wausauHouses the Marathon County Historical Society's archives in a 1914 George W. Maher-designed home. Free admission with research library, artifacts, and exhibits on local history.
Yawkey House Museum
wausauA 1900 Classical Revival mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring original Yawkey furnishings, stained glass windows, and art glass lighting. Guided tours available.