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    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Door County Maritime Museum

    4.3(21 reviews)
    24.2 mi

    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.

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    Jacobsens Museum - "there was an error". Used to haul stones for the Rock Island boathouse.

    Jacobsens Museum

    4.0(4 reviews)
    22.6 mi

    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!

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    As I'm taking the picture and checking in, I get "there was an error".

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