This was a nice and interesting museum. It's not very large so could be disappointing for some…read more It's primarily dedicated to two things - a fishing boat The Hope and a large selection of old boat engines.

Having previously visited the Door County Maritime Museum and the Cana Island Lighthouse, we were…read moredisappointed in the Death's Door Maritime Museum. All three are affiliated, but this one seems neglected in comparison to the other two, which are of very high quality. The Death's Door one is very small and does not have as many interactive exhibits or attention to upkeep (evident by the steps full of weeds that lead up to the entrance). The best part is the wooden fishing tug named "Hope" that was built in 1930; visitors can climb in and even steer the wheel. It would be super nice if this museum would have some of the features from the main Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, such as the introductory overview video of Door County and the interactive high-tech exhibit that shows if the person behind the steering wheel is doing a great job or wrecking the boat. Fortunately the nice employee told us about the small privately-owned Island Clipper Ferry right beside the museum, and we took a wonderful ride through the Death's Door waters to Washington Island and back. That made it worth going all the way up to the top of the peninsula, but the museum alone would have not.

My daughters and I passed this so many time and finally walked in and asked for a tour. They loved…read moreit. The tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. Definitely worth stopping in!

I went to this house during a Halloween ghost tour while staying in Door County for a 4 day…read moregetaway. The building is no longer occupied but rather converted to a museum. I didn't experience any paranormal activity but with the history and stories we were told I wouldn't doubt there is hauntings. If you are into history especially Wisconsin ghost stories then I recommend checking it out.

Amazing museum full of Door County history! The new Gift Shop was 10/10! Great for all ages! And…read moreit's a FREE museum!! So awesome.

We didn't tour the museum but the shop had tasty candy at a low price. The people running the store…read morewere friendly and told us a story about "Rippin"/"Rippon" cookies. We were able to walk along the docks and we wrote our names on the building.

This was such a wonderful way to learn about regional history! Our 7 y/o and us adults were…read moreentertained with the great artifacts on display & tidbits of history. Free to visit but can donate to support. Can purchase souvenirs also. A definite must if in town!!

This free museum was one of the highlights of the trip. Staff was friendly and were willing to…read moreanswer any questions about the museum and places of interest in the area.

Some of the best views of Door County and Sturgeon Bay can be seen from the 10th floor of the Door…read moreCounty Maritime Museum. If the weather is nice, you might even be able to go onto the rooftop outdoor observation deck and take in the views from there. Either way, the views from this tall museum are worth the visit. Yes, it's a tall museum: It's 10 stories! Of course, there's an elevator if you need one, but if you're able, I suggest using the stairs and making your way up or down the flights one by one. I started from the top and made my way down, floor by floor. Each floor has a different exhibit. For instance, one floor is all about lighthouses. Another floor is about shipwrecks (with an interactive shipwreck game). There's something new and interesting to learn about the maritime history of Door County and Wisconsin on each level. At the bottom, you exit through the gift shop. The gift shop has lots of neat Door County gifts. (I was this close to buying a relief map of Wisconsin.) The first floor also has another exhibit with indigenous Wisconsin boats, models of Sturgeon Bay ships that were used during World War II, and other interesting artifacts. This is a neat museum, and even if you have zero interest in boats and maritime things (hello, that's me), it's worth a visit for the views of Door County.

What a great experience visiting this museum. It's not only just about maritime but also a lot of…read morehistory about Wisconsin in general. Few cool interactive displays and the very popular touring of the tug John Purves. We actually had to comeback next day to see the tug but it was worth it. Definitely a must visit if you are spending time in Door county.

We did the door county wine trolley "premier wine tour." They were so helpful and organized! We had…read morea group of 9 girls for a bachelorette trip and they paired us with other bachelorette trips on the same trolley. It was a great experience! Our tour guide, John, was fantastic! He was friendly, fun, and willing to take photos of all the groups for us. One of the stops on the trolley had cheese included which was a fun surprise! Highly recommend the wine trolley for any groups!

Did the Scenic trolley tour. Ashley was our guide. He is very knowledgeable and personable. One…read moreand a half hours is the perfect length. Comfortable vehicle. We would do another one in the future.

I visited the Door County Historical Society on my recent trip to Sturgeon Bay. It is a hidden…read moregem. I enjoyed seeing and learning the history and the culture of Door County. The quality of the exhibits is excellent. I learned quite a a bit of the culture of the Northeastern Wisconsin. The staff there is very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place for tourists and local families to visit.

This place has the history of Door County all in one place. This museum is free to the public with…read moredonations appreciated. The are 3 levels that take you from the pioneer days to modern day Door County. They have a viewing room where you can watch 15 minute videos about the history of the cherry industry Door County, logging, and more. There are a couple old fire engines that you can walk right up to. My favorite is the wildlife exhibit. There is a woodland screen with taxidermied animals in a natural setting. The info cards tell about these animals in their natural habitat. When in Door County this is the place to learn it's history.

It is only open for private tours, building tram tours, or specific events-But SO WORTH IT! The…read moreincredible history inside one building is amazing! I recommend visiting for their "Schoolhouse Lessons" program in July! I was there for a PBS Wisconsin Community Callout session. Amazing!

Just off season we could not go inside, we walked around it, posed by it and looked at the online…read morepicture of the inside and discussed what it might have been like. In 1880, the Pioneer Schoolhouse was built. It was only half the size of the building that is standing today. Cordelia Burt was the first teacher in this school. She was paid $7 per week. Miss Burt had 33 students in grades 1 through 8. By the 1920s and 1930s, there were 45 to 68 students enrolled at the schoolhouse. The Goodletson Cabin was built approximately in 1855 on Eagle Island (now Horseshoe Island) by Norwegian immigrant Thomas Goodletson and his family. It was skidded across the ice in the 1860s to the foot of the bay near where the Ephraim Condominiums are now located. Thomas and his wife Kjesten had nine children. Many early meetings of the Bethany Lutheran Church were held in the cabin before the church was built in the 1880s. The Bethany Ladies Aid was founded in the cabin, and Mrs. Goodletson was the first treasurer. The Goodletson family lived in the cabin until the late 1800s.

This place is worth finding. Albeit it is kind of dusty as it is old. There are a lot of…read moreinteresting artifacts here. If you are not observant and curious, you will lose interest quickly. The highlight of our visit was the docent. As we were the only customers there, she spent a good bit of time with us. I look forward to our next trip to the island, I'd like to talk to her again. She was a sweet person with the knowledge of an encyclopedia. Washington Island is a national treasure. This museum will help you understand why this is so. Cannot wait for our yearly trip (car and ferry or our own boat), as this island is like a cool foreign country. The museum is free; but we always donate a couple of bucks. You should, too.

ok not a lot to see? NO WAY!!!!if your in a rush, got to have wifi,got to be on the phone,just cant…read moredisconect or get of grid DONT GO TO WASHINGTON ISLAND! STAY IN CHI Town! Now this small Island treasure is loaded with hundreds and hundreds of items!packed full! to list several,, meteorites,arrowheads,antiques,wood work,carvings,tools,Indian artifacts,ship wreck parts,photos,treasures,medicine,news papers,rocks,stones,pictures,art work,books,magazines,history,bottles,electronics,Indian Map stones!and MORE! on site tour guide will tell you about each and every item! just ask!!!!! cost donation a buck$$$$ 1.00,one dollar got it cheap! plan a hour spend a half day! been here hundreds of times giving island tours never gets old ! enjoy! its worth it!