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**** Holiday Hours: December 24th - Closed, December 25th - Closed, December 31st - 12pm - 3pm, January 1st - Closed **** To support efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, the Chippewa Valley Museum has worked with the local health department to develop the following guidelines for visitors: limited capacity (Adjusted based on circumstances but no greater than 100 people), face coverings are required for guests over age 2 and staff to help protect children under age 12 and all those who are not vaccinated. Disposable masks are available at the front entrance for those who do not have their own face covering, and hand sanitizer is available throughout exhibits.
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

    Origins & Odyssey Art Show

     Join us for a celebration of the journey of art and artists across the landscape of our lives in the Chippewa Valley. Origins & Odyssey Winter Art Show at Chippewa Valley Museum will be on exhibition from January 18th through April 8th. 

    Jan 18th - Apr 8th

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The Chippewa Valley Museum — a place to be curious, seek connection, and be inspired. We tell surprising, entertaining, and authentic stories to illuminate the Chippewa Valley for those near and far, and help tell the larger story of America.

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Our galleries tell the stories of significant events in the Chippewa Valley and create distinct and intentional dialogues about objects, individuals, and history.

REINVENTING THE CHIPPEWA VALLEYChanging Currents
A Century of ChangeFarm Life
RCU CHILDREN'S GALLERYHistory Quest
Hmong in Eau Claire Web Exhibit
A Fantasy in MiniatureKate Aitken’s Dollhouse
A Multi-Century StorySchlegelmilch House

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MUSEUM NEWS

July 30, 2021

September 3 When to visit and what it costs. Our main facility is open year round, our other historic buildings are open seasonally, or by appointment. View Post

MUSEUM NEWS

July 30, 2021 Chippewa Valley Museum's Director shares news about museum happenings

May 24 Eau Claire Then & Now: Kids running a race at Boyd Park with Hoepner’s Bakery on Main Street in the background, 1965. The park was gifted to... View Post