WCHM Exhibit Hall

Our Exhibit Hall...

features displays comprised of canoes and canoe related ephemera from the collection of Jill Weber Dean and Jeff Dean, as well as others. This eclectic assemblage of boats is exciting in its diversity, and includes significant craft from the golden age of North American canoeing as well as work by important contemporary builders. The building traditions of the eastern seaboard, the mid-west, and Canada are all represented, providing the museum visitor a fascinating opportunity to experience the evolution of canoe design and manufacture in proper historical context.​

Exhibit Hall Admission Policy

​The WCHM wants to be accessible to people from all walks of life, so we have a suggested admission donation policy of $4 for adults, $2 for teens, and kids free. We will gladly accept additional donations from visitors, or none at all. Admissions donations are, however, an important part of our annual budget and are very much appreciated, as are gift store purchases.  

Exhibit Hall Hours:

The WCHM Exhibit Hall is currently closed for the season. We will re-open again for our traditional spring seasonal
opening event "Canoe Heritage Day" on May 24, 2025. After that our regular exhibit hall hours will be:

May 24 - Sept 28, 2025
Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays & Holidays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

To visit by appointment at any other time please contact us at 715-635-2479 or [email protected]. With three days notice we will gladly arrange to have the museum open for you. Just let us know when you would like to visit (and please note that our exhibit hall is not heated and conditions can vary in the winter time, as well as some things being out of place or under construction during the off season).