As a former resident of Hearthstone Drive in Edison, NJ, this place had a little personal…read moreconnection. Most of the house was in the style of the 1880s with the decor and furniture. Queen Anne architecture, they said, I can't give specifics on this. But downstairs in the basement is more of the museum with interactive exhibits. There's even a cycle you can pedal to power up the room, it even makes a Thomas Edison figurine start to dance. It's kinda bizarre, but it is fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Plenty of parking in the private lot. Oh and don't forget to remove your booties before you leave!

Hearthstone is a beautifully restored historic house, the group that runs it is really fantastic.read more

Having gone to the art Institute as a young adult I enjoyed the glass paper weights the most. Now…read morebeing an older adult and being in Neenah I had to check this out. I would say I spent maybe 45 minutes to an hour in the museum. You just wonder from room to room looking at everything. My favorite were the plain old glass paper weights that were round. I was surprised that it's in a neighborhood area across from a park. Afterwards, I see it outside the museum and just took in the beauty. They also have a gift shop with nice glass things in it be sure to go to the second floor where they do have a little more to see.

Super cute! The gift shop is clean and friendly with a lot of great options. I wanted to hug almost…read moreeverything!

Cool venue but strange exhibits. Interesting way to spend an hour when you have some time downtown…read moreAppleton.

While I'm not specifically a Houdini nut, I love a good quirky museum. One of the things I really…read moreenjoyed about visiting this spot was the building itself, formerly a Masonic temple built in 1923. The flooring and woodwork were beautiful. But as far as the Houdini exhibit, I wasn't blown away. Several of the interactive pieces were not working. I did enjoy that you could get inside some of the items, like the milk can and a straight jacket, but I wouldn't recommend a trip here just for the Houdini exhibit. The History Museum at the Castle does have other exhibits, which depending on what's in house could make your visit more worthwhile.

This is such a gem! Very interesting contemporary art collection in the middle of downtown…read moreAppleton. The docents are super knowledgeable and friendly, and the tickets are a steal at only $15 for a one year membership. The museum itself is small but beautifully planned - and the exhibits rotate rather frequently. I saw the "Made to Order" exhibit - a very fun look into what people are commissioning from local artists! Also, the gift shops have some great options as well as original artwork from some of the featured artists. I'm definitely looking forward to my next trip to this cute museum.

Wonderful and fun museum with great traveling exhibits. My young son loves the summer programs run…read moreby local artists and staff. All in all, I highly recommend this gem of the Fox Cities.

Beautiful and quixotic college art museum. It's in the art school building so you can often see…read moreyoung or faculty artists working on something in the common areas inside and nearby outside. There are two or three galleries in the museum depending on how they set it up, so you can see it in 30 minutes or so but I spent a little over an hour my last time here because the two different exhibits were fascinating. There isn't an entry fee but they accept donations. A couple of student workers are at the entrance, friendly and interesting though I didn't engage for long since they were doing homework (I think). Parking isn't hard but you may need to walk about a block.

Such a cute place! This was our first time and it was a hit! We had a very good time and I was very…read moreimpressed with all the exhibits. They're constantly going around and cleaning up the toys so there's always toys in the proper area. All of the exhibits worked, which is rare at places like this. The lab was awesome, the gentleman working the exhibit was very engaging with all the kids. The water ramp was very slippery so be careful, should have a rubber mat for safety.

My kids loved this place! We could've stayed all day if we had thought to bring our lunch. There…read moreare tables for eating if you do bring a lunch. Stroller friendly. Have your kids wear clothes they can get water or paint on and tennis shoes.

Just across the street from the Museum of Wisconsin Art and adjoining the Hub, a non-for-profit…read morecoffee shop, GOWA is the destination to buy fine art! The industrial Gallery space is open and bright, spanning over two levels. Exhibitions change every two months and feature the best of Wisconsin's artworks, from turn-of-the-century landscapes to contemporary abstracts. GOWA is the destination for art collectors and lovers alike! With lower priced one-of-a-kind items available in the gift shop to large scale corporate sculptures, there is something sure to please everyone.

From the owner: Online Gallery - Viewing By Appointment Only. The only…read moregallery that represents Wisconsin Art of all periods - especially Early and Historic to Contemporary. Specializing in 1910 - 1950 WPA era, American Scene, Regionalism, Social Realism, Magic Realism, Urban, Rural, Modernist, etc. We buy, sell, consign, and collect. Great selection of Contemporary artists too! We are all about promoting, educating, and elevating the important artwork done in the state of Wisconsin!