The Sheboygan County Museum at 3110 Erie Avenue on Sheboygan’s west side is a six-building history campus run by the Sheboygan County Historical Society. Its mission is “to collect, preserve, and educate,” and it draws visitors who want a hands-on look at how this Lake Michigan county was settled, farmed, and built (source: [Sheboygan County Museum](https://sheboyganmuseum.org/)).
The collection holds more than 35,000 artifacts spread across the Main Museum and several restored historic structures: the 1852 Taylor House, the 1864 Weinhold Log Cabin, the 1867 Bodenstab Cheese Factory, and the 1890s Schuchardt Barn (source: [Sheboygan Chamber](https://business.sheboygan.org/list/member/sheboygan-county-museum-1126)). Walking between them traces the county’s path from pioneer homesteads to its dairy heritage. The underground gallery adds exhibit space for rotating and long-term displays. The museum also takes its programming into the community, including lantern-making for the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade (source: [Findglocal](https://www.findglocal.com/US/Sheboygan/604716002871848/Sheboygan-County-Museum)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Listed hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. The museum closes on major holidays (source: [Sheboygan County Museum](https://sheboyganmuseum.org/visit/)). Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. Allow extra time to explore the outbuildings, and check the website before you go, since access to the historic structures can vary by season. In December, the popular Holiday Memories event brings in families, so plan ahead for that month (source: [Visit Sheboygan](https://visitsheboygan.com/listing/sheboygan-county-museum/29/)). For questions about schedules or programs, call ahead at the number listed on the [City of Sheboygan](https://www.sheboyganwi.gov/277/Museums-Tours) website.
