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Museums
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Rahr West Museum (http://www.rahrwestartmuseum.org/)- See Above
Wisconsin Maritime http://www.wimaritimemuseum.org/) 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Phone: (920) 684-0218
Description: An educational institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying andinterpreting the artifacts that tell the story of the maritime industry of the Upper Great Lakes region, with emphasis upon the history and culture that makes Wisconsin unique.
Historic Washington House, 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, Phone: (920) 793-2490
Description: Free admission to a warm 1850 inn, old-time non-alcoholic saloon. Berners' Ice Cream Parlor commemorates invention of ice cream sundae. Also features museum rooms, and rare murals in ballroom.
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum (http://www.woodtype.org/ )- Phone: (920) 794-6272
Description: Free admission to the world's only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. Original machinery used to prepare and cut wood type. Patterns in Russian, Hebrew and Greek.
Two Rivers History Museum http://www.free-attractions.com/Attraction_Pages/two%20rivers%20hist%20mus.htm ) 1810 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, Phone: (920) 793-1103
Description: Free admission to this tum-of-the-century, former convent contains changing art exhibits and seasonal subjects. Three floors of ethnic, social, civic, historical and religious artifacts, photos and art.
Roger Street Fishing Village 2102 Jackson St. Two Rivers, (920) 793-5905
Description: Located on the banks of the East Twin River, the traditional headquarters of the Two Rivers' commercial fishing fleet. We have four historic buildings that contain exciting exhibits on America's most dangerous profession--commercial fishing
Rudy Rotter Museum, 701 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, Phone: (920) 682-6671
Description: See more than 17,000 unique sculptures, from miniatures to life-size, in wood, stone, bone and metal. Call for an appointment.
West of the Lake Gardens (http://www.westofthelake.org/) 915 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc Phone: (920) 684-8506
Description: Six-and-a-half acres of formal gardens, including rose garden and Japanese garden, along Lake Michigan. The gardens are open and free to the public from the end of May through mid-October.
Woodland Dunes Nature Center- U.S. Highway 310, Two Rivers,Phone: (920) 793-4007
Description: A natural area that is a haven for wildlife and humans. Miles of hiking trails - two are wheelchair accessible. Educational programs.
Point Beach Energy Center (Center currently closed- check web site for available programs) http://www.nmcco.com/education/pb_energy_center/pb_energy_center_home.htm
Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum- 13 East St., Two Rivers Phone: (920) 793-1304
Description: The U.S. lifesaving service came to Two Rivers in 1880. It was preceded by a volunteer lifesaving company that was organized along the lines of a volunteer fire department of that time. H.M. Scove was keeper of the station prior to the arrival of paid, regular personnel.
Pinecrest Historical Village (http://www.mchistsoc.org)
Description: 25 historic buildings and special museum exhibits interpret farm and village life in Manitowoc County. A project of the Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Heritage Center (http://www.mchistsoc.org/heritage.htm) - 1701 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, Phone: (920) 684-4445
Description: The center contains a research library, hosts, special events and exhibits and maintains a commitment to making the local history of Manitowoc County accessible to all.
Zunker's Antique Car Museum - 3722 MacArthur Dr. Manitowoc (920) 684-4005
Description: Auto museum and other displays. Doll collection and children's lunchboxes. Old gas station and cycles. Over 40 autos. | 
