Children's Museums
Northwoods Childrens Museum
📍 346 W Division St, Eagle River, WI 54521🌐 www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Northwoods Childrens Museum
Northwoods Childrens Museum is a children's museum in Eagle River, WI. Community-built and community-maintained children's museum funded through donations, grants, and dedicated individuals rather than major institutional funding. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 366 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Eagle River, WI
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 26 interactive exhibits, snow platform discovery, electric room, Discovery Toy Store
- Recognition
- Eagle River's 2024 Business of the Year
💡 Did You Know?
- Community-built and community-maintained children's museum funded through donations, grants, and dedicated individuals rather than major institutional funding
- Features 26 interactive exhibits including specialized areas such as snow platform discovery area, electric room, glow-in-the-dark/black light room, mining tunnels, and camping room
- Designed for wide age range appeal from ages 2 and up, with specific capability to engage both young children and older kids (reviewers noted success with children ranging from 4 to 11 years old)
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 2-3 hours to explore all 26 interactive exhibits. Visitors consistently mention discovering 'nooks and crannies' throughout the museum, indicating there's significantly more to see than initially apparent.
- The museum is ideal for multi-age families - it successfully engages both young children (ages 2+) and older kids (up to age 11+). Start with exhibits matching your youngest child's interests, then let older siblings explore more complex interactive stations independently.
- Check the museum's membership program ROI before your visit. Reviews highlight that the museum is community-funded and maintained by dedicated individuals, suggesting membership dollars directly support exhibit quality and new additions.
- Don't judge by the exterior - visitor reviews note the building's appearance doesn't reflect the quality inside. Come with an open mind, as the hands-on exhibit quality and staff welcoming approach often exceed expectations.
- The museum accepts both cash and cards for admission. If considering the gift store (well-stocked with educational toys), having both payment methods provides flexibility.
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