Washburn County Historical Museum

The Washburn County Historical Museum depicts the last 150 years of Washburn County, includes the St. John’s Lutheran Church, built in 1888; the former parsonage, now called the Annex, built in 1896; the Beaver Brook School Museum; and the Sky Watch Hut used during World War II. The main room of the museum exhibits early photos of the towns, homes, farms and industries that made up Washburn County. Other featured items include antique toys, phones, hotel ledger, clothes and linens, and war memorabilia. The complex also houses period rooms, including a late 1800’s farmer’s bedroom and kitchen and rooms with farming and logging tools. No admission charged; donations appreciated. Washburn County Historical Museum is also a center for genealogy. You can view government, family and business records. Museum and research center are also open year round by appointment.

102 W 2nd Ave
Shell Lake, WI 54871

Museums at Shell Lake and Springbrook are open Fridays and Saturdays from June 4th through September 4th, 11am4pm. Open by appointment only in the off season.