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Hours of Operation

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 - 9 visitors per group, no more than 50 in the building at one time, face coverings required for guests and staff (disposable masks available at front desk), one-way traffic through exhibits, hand sanitizer throughout the building, hands-on interactives removed from 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

    The Nostalgia Awakens

    The Nostalgia Awakens is a travelling exhibit featuring EVERY action figure toy made by Kenner Toys from 1978-1985 based on the original three Star Wars movies. The display includes 100 unique action figures (every figure ever made), dozens more action figures that populate the vehicles and playsets, 5 larger creatures, 19 vehicles, and 13 playsets. Audiences young and old recognize familiar faces, spaceships, and scenes from the beloved original Trilogy.

    Nov. 14 - Dec. 31st

    Gingerbread House Contest

    We will be having a Gingerbread House Contest again this Holiday Season. We're just finalizing details, and we'll let you know how to get involved in the near future. So, check back for updates.

    Coming Soon...

    Send Us Questions

    The museum is now open. Feel free to contact us with questions., and we'll get back to you with an answer.

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The Chippewa Valley Museum — a place to ask questions, seek answers and be inspired. We tell stories. Surprising, entertaining, enriching, and authentic stories that illuminate the Chippewa Valley for those near and far, and also 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
Sept 1st - Oct 20thJacob A. Riis: How the Other Half Lives
A Fantasy in MiniatureKate Aitken’s Dollhouse
A Multi-Century StorySchlegelmilch House

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MUSEUM NEWS

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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

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October 20, 2020 A new set of programs through Chippewa Valley Museum will share stories from ...

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