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Polk County Museum

Several thousand year old Bison bones discovered in Nye are on display.
View Website Favorite 120 Main St - Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Information: 715-485-9269

Thursday-Monday & Holidays: Noon-4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Preserving the Past for Future Generations. Built in 1899 and used as the County Court House until 1975 and is now on the National Register of Historical Places. Three floors of galleries bursting with items dating as far back as the Revolutionary War. The Rural School Museum is just two blocks away and runs the same hours. Guided tours by appt.

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