About Us
The Eagle River Historical Society was formed in 1998, and in 1999 opened its first Museum in the former administration building on the Trees for Tomorrow campus on Sheridan Street in Eagle River.
In 2012 the campus of the Historical Museum was purchased and after eighteen months of renovation, opened in May of 2014. The physical changes in the Society have been mirrored by many developments in administration, funding, financial organization and collections management, resulting in a Society that operates two museums and several ongoing programs. The Society is the only local history entity devoted to preserving the community memories of the Eagle River area.
Eagle River Depot Museum
116 S Railroad St
Eagle River, WI 54521
Historical Museum Campus
1181 Hwy 45 South
Eagle River, WI 54521
History never looks like history when you are living through it.
2019 Museum Season Hours
Wednesday - Saturday (both museums) 11-3
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Both Museums will be closed on the 4th of July.
For large group private tours please call 715-337-0811 or 262-212-6369
Upcoming Events
March 23 - National History Day Regional Competition - Minocqua
April 19 - Private tour for Nicolet College, Learning in Retirement
April 27 - Docent training, Historical Museum
May 7 - Docent training, Historical Museum
May 11 - Docent training, Depot Museum
May 14 - Docent training, Depot Museum
May 25 - Museums open for the season
July 4 - 50/50 raffle at 4th of July parade
July 11 - 100 Exceptional Women recognition event at the Everett Resort