Find Unexpected Fun at Museums in and Around Green Bay

Located just south of Green Bay in downtown De Pere, Mulva Cultural Center offers performances, films, and world-class exhibitions that range from photography and virtual reality to tactile images designed for the blind and visually impaired. Check the event calendar beforehand to combine your visit with a performance—with offerings that include piano concerts, Jane Austen tea parties and drop-in art-making activities, you’ll want to visit again and again. 

Insider Tip: Stop by Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe, just minutes away, to grab a kringle—a traditional Danish pastry made from layers of dough—for a tasty Wisconsin treat.  

Whether you bleed green and gold or just love football, visiting the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame is a must. With two levels and over 80 exhibits, the museum brings the team’s iconic history to life.  

Highlights include a recreation of Vince Lombardi’s office and footage of the historic Ice Bowl. The interactive features, such as attempting a field goal or touchdown pass, are sure to be a hit with the kids. Walking through the Hall of Fame to view the Super Bowl trophies and championship rings is an awe-inspiring experience your group will never forget. 

Insider Tip: Just across the street is the Titletown District, featuring activities like a playground, full-size football field, 40-yard dash, and seasonal options like ice skating and tubing in winter. There are also plenty of spots for dining and drinks! 

Located along the Fox River in Green Bay, the Neville Public Museum offers something for everyone, with fascinating exhibits featuring science, history and art. Take a selfie with a life-size Ice Age mammoth or explore the permanent collection of over 100,000 three-dimensional historic and prehistoric artifacts.   

Kids will especially love the hands-on science exhibits and the Lambeau Field model made entirely of LEGO bricks. For a donation, you can even add your own Neville Fan Figurine to the display! 

Insider Tip: Hungry and/or thirsty? Head across the street for food and brews at Titletown Brewing Company. While there, snap a group photo at the lovely Butterfly Effect mural. 

Originally a Cadillac dealership, The Automobile Gallery is now home to an impressive collection of over 100 classic and contemporary cars. From the ultra-rare to collector favorites, visitors come from around the world to explore over 100 years of automotive history.  

Insider Tip: Enjoy riverfront views and delicious fare at Fox Harbor Pub and Grill, just steps away from the gallery. 

All aboard The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay! As one of the oldest and largest train museums in the country, the museum highlights the rich railroad history of Green Bay and beyond. Explore the grounds filled with historic train cars, including the impressive “Big Boy” locomotive. Kids will love Children’s Discovery Depot, and special events such as the Polar Express and The Festival of Trees offer unforgettable experiences. 

Insider Tip: Check out more specialty rides, including the Mystery Express, Rails & Ales Brewfest and PAW Patrol Paw-Palooza. 

At the Oneida Nation Museum and Cultural Center, visitors can learn about the history, traditions, artifacts, and customs of the Oneida Nation, one of the area's first peoples. Explore the inside of a replica long house, a traditional home of the Oneida, as well as village life through other interactive displays. Afterwards, enjoy a walk along the nature trails, visit the Three Sisters Garden, and browse the gift shop showcasing Native American arts and crafts. 

Insider Tip: If you’re visiting in the summer, attend the annual Oneida Pow Wow, a spectacular three-day celebration of culture, dance and song, with talented performers in stunning beaded and feathered dress taking center stage.