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Jan-March – M, F, Sat 11am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
April – M, F, Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
May – M, Th, F, Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
June, July, Aug- M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
Sept, Oct – M, Th, F, Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
Nov, Dec – M, F, Sat 11am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
Join us for the 8th annual Parade of Trees!
During this spectacular holiday event our Main Street will be transformed by 30+ Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and non-profit organizations. Open during museum hours starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Monday, January 4, 2027, it is included with admission to the museum.
Winter Hours:
Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 11am to 3pm.
Each tree will feature a unique theme and decor chosen by that organization. Plus, every visitor to the museum gets to VOTE on their favorite tree! The winning tree will earn bragging rights as “The People’s Choice”.
The Museum strives to provide a fascinating, inviting and thought-provoking visit where our guests can enjoy our experiences and exhibits. We strive to capture the history of the Geneva Lakes Area over many decades to the present. The collections are of artifacts of furniture, clothing, boats, instruments, and other items from the area. Most of which have been donated by residents whose families have made the whole area what it is today. Come learn and enjoy.
Visitors can walk the brick-paved street Main Street of yesteryear, lined with the homes and businesses representing the Geneva Lake Area from 1830 to 1980; a snapshot of everyday life of “days gone by”.
See exhibits of a Native American dwelling, maps, Yerkes Observatory, a one room school house, Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel, the Playboy Club Resort, the Wizard of Lake Geneva / Gary Gygax dungeon and more!
If you expect to visit more than once or want to bring guests, annual memberships to the Museum are suggested. Being a member also gets you discounts and benefits.
The volunteers who created our museum and those who staff it and maintain it are proud and pleased to offer to the public the history of the Geneva Lake area. There is always more to be done.
We invite you to visit our museum gift shop.
Offering the Wizard of Lake Geneva Merchandise. Photos of Lake Geneva, maps, sweat shirts, jewelry, magnets and more!
