Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, Wisconsin, United States
5.0 (11 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #3 in Spooner Speciality Museums
Great place to learn and explore more about paddling and canoes!
The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, located in Spooner, Wisconsin, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of the canoe. It is the only museum located in the United States that is exclusively dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the cultural heritage of North American canoe. The museum's Exhibit Hall features displays of canoes and canoe related ephemera. It includes craft from the golden age of North American canoeing, as well as work by contemporary builders. The building traditions of the eastern seaboard, the midwest, and Canada are represented. The museum also includes a 2,500-square-foot shop facility designed support a new generation of builders and canoe restorers as part of special classes and projects.
Address
312 N Front St, Spooner, WI 54801-1423
Mobile
Website
http://www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 13:15
User Ratings
5.0 based on (11 reviews)
Reviews
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5MT1 5:00 PM Aug 1, 2015
Great information on the history and heritage of canoes - lots of canoes to see!
This is just a small museum in Spooner, WI with probably 30 or more canoes on display - from actual birch bark canoes to more modern versions, but all are wood. Quite a few are from the east coast area - Adirondacks, Maine, etc. There are numerous styles of canoes on display with plaques explaining the heritage of the different styles. There is also a short video (~ 10 min?) you start yourself to view which is related to canoes on the Brule River. While there is no entry fee per se there is a $4 suggested donation to cover the costs of the building which is rented for the museum's use. The museum also sells some trinkets such as t-shirts, mugs, etc to help fund the operation. If you are someone interested in canoes this is a great place to visit. Front St parallels Rt 63 (the main road through town) to the east and is pretty much right behind the Visitor's Center located on the corner of Rt 63 and Rt 70 on the south end of town.
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5Roxanne B 5:00 PM Sep 25, 2019
Great experience!
Way more interesting than I thought it would be! The guide was knowledgeable and willingly shared history of the canoes currently in the workroom. Well worth the time and donation!
