Wausau, Wisconsin · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Wausau
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Our top picks are Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Woodson History Center and Yawkey House Museum.
These museums, galleries, historic sites and attractions are physically located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The addresses, descriptions and websites below are drawn from official place or tourism pages; hours and admission details are omitted.
700 N. 12th St., Wausau, WI 54403
The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum is an art museum in Wausau. It is known for its annual Birds in Art exhibition, featuring artwork about the avian world.
Best for: art and bird-themed exhibitions
410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Woodson History Center houses the Marathon County Historical Society’s exhibits, research library and archives. Its exhibits include a permanent account of Marathon County history and displays on the 1920s.
Best for: local history
403 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Yawkey House Museum is a historic house operated by the Marathon County Historical Society. It was built for lumberman Cyrus Yawkey and his wife, Alice, and is interpreted to reflect its appearance in 1915.
Best for: historic house
427 North Fourth Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Center for the Visual Arts is a visual arts institution with gallery spaces, an art school and a gallery shop. Its galleries present rotating exhibitions, including community exhibits.
Best for: regional art
309 McClellan Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the historic Wausau Club building. It features works by nationally and internationally established artists.
Best for: contemporary art
195 N. 2nd Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Children’s Imaginarium is a hands-on museum with interactive exhibits designed for children and families. Its STEM-focused galleries include exhibits about water and flight.
Best for: hands-on learning for children
1901 N. 4th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401
Monk Botanical Gardens is a public botanical garden on a nearly 30-acre property. It has designed gardens, walking trails, a Treehouse and a Hobbit House.
Best for: gardens and walking trails
401 N. 4th Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Grand Theater is a performing arts center in a restored historic theater building. The site’s theater history includes the Grand Opera House, which opened in 1899, and the Grand Theater built in 1927.
Best for: performing arts and architecture
Andrew Warren Historic District, Wausau, WI
The Andrew Warren Historic District is a historic neighborhood in Wausau. It includes more than 60 homes built between 1868 and 1934 in architectural styles including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Prairie School.
Best for: historic architecture