PenArt is a great place to visit, whether you are there for a one week art class or just dropping…read morein to see the latest exhibit. Adult classes are offered year round with excellent instruction. There are also lots of student activities, kids' classes and family art days. A great time to visit is during the Plein Art Festival in July. The school sponsors this event which attracts artists from all over the country. So fun to watch them work their magic! Check out the website to see what is on tap!

PenArt offers great workshops, across a range of visual media and levels. I have taken everything…read morefrom beginner's pottery, watercolor and oil to more advanced painting ( as I gained more experience). The instructors are great - all are accomplished artists in their own right and many teach at the college level - but to the person they have been friendly, helpful and oh-so-kind in their critiques. I guess it's Door County rubbing off - but the fellow students have been great, too. Friendly and open. By the first afternoon, the jitters go away and everyone starts talking and helping out - from offering gentle suggestions to sharing supplies. Hands down the best experience I have had in taking art classes- and I keep coming back for more!

This museum is a must see. If you're at all interested in the shipping history of Door County, you…read morewon't be disappointed. Do spend the extra few dollars to get a 40 minute tour of an old ship. There are a lot of stairs involved, however, an elevator is available.

Great experience! 10 floors full of exhibits. Safe for toddlers & kids. Lots of interactive games…read moreand play. Both us & our 1,5 and 6 year old really liked this museum. We were there just under 2 hours, and enjoyed ourselves on each floor. The view from the lighthouse tower is fantastic! Highly recommend visiting. It is worth the money although you might want to check with the local libraries that offer free library cards & museum passes for visitors which is what we used!

This is a fine art museum devoted to sketches, paintings, and photographs by local artists. The…read moresecond floor has permanent works whereas the first floor new art work is rotated in. This museum is inside the Door County Library and is free to the public.

The Miller Art Museum is located in the Sturgeon Bay Library and is one of the hidden treasures of…read moreDoor County. The current exhibit is a Juried Annual exhibit of local artists. Given the number of artists in Door County, this would prove to be a fine show. The exhibits change quite often and we try to visit the museum every few months.

This was a wonderful museum with many interesting exhibits. The walk through old Door County is…read moreespecially nice. Free, but donations are welcome (and worth it.) A must visit for all ages.

This was such a wonderful way to learn about regional history! Our 7 y/o and us adults were…read moreentertained with the great artifacts on display & tidbits of history. Free to visit but can donate to support. Can purchase souvenirs also. A definite must if in town!!

After visiting nearby Door Bluff Headlands County Park, we dropped in here on a whim as the signage…read morefor this studio was located right on the same Garrett Bay Road that leads out of the park.  And we are very glad we did, as it was a unique business and cultural Door County experience indeed.  The gravel and dirt road leading to their secluded studio is like being right back in the park, and after a little bit of roadway, their studio appears out of the woods.  Ha, perty different and interesting to say the least!   Off to the side of the studio was Diane McNeil who greeted and welcomed us.  Hidden back in his workshop was John Dietrich, the master potter at work.  We browsed around the gallery and there was a lot of colorful and artistic pottery to look at, but nothing really clicked for us buying-wise on this trip anyway.  But the best part was that after browsing, we got to chatting with this delightful and engaging and long time husband and wife team.  Their gallery is actually a converted historic 1934 vintage apple barn.   On the premises behind their gallery is their home too.  You can tell this business is their love and livelihood.  We learned yet again it's a small world.  Diane actually hails originally from Glen Ellyn, IL and still remembers now bustling Naperville as open pasture land!  John was raised in Appleton WI and trained from his college days to be a master potter, but both of his parents were actually renowned painters from Oak Park, IL!  There are other potteries in town we noticed later, and I'm sure each has their own story, but their particular story here was one that gave us a sense of connection.  Drop by to meet this welcoming couple, go off the beaten path, and see if any of their work might be what you're looking for!

Beautiful objects. Amazing colors. They had something for everyone. We found a lamp we had been…read morelooking for.

I visited the Door County Historical Society on my recent trip to Sturgeon Bay. It is a hidden…read moregem. I enjoyed seeing and learning the history and the culture of Door County. The quality of the exhibits is excellent. I learned quite a a bit of the culture of the Northeastern Wisconsin. The staff there is very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place for tourists and local families to visit.

This place has the history of Door County all in one place. This museum is free to the public with…read moredonations appreciated. The are 3 levels that take you from the pioneer days to modern day Door County. They have a viewing room where you can watch 15 minute videos about the history of the cherry industry Door County, logging, and more. There are a couple old fire engines that you can walk right up to. My favorite is the wildlife exhibit. There is a woodland screen with taxidermied animals in a natural setting. The info cards tell about these animals in their natural habitat. When in Door County this is the place to learn it's history.

I have been attending shows for over 25 years. They continue to surprise with new shows and new…read moreyoung talent. I recently attended a performance of Something in the Water. When we arrived in the beautiful outdoor theater in Peninsula Park the crew was hard at work drying the stage and uncovering set pieces after the rain. The audience was close to a sell out. We had 2nd row middle seats. We were given a seat.cushion and handed towels to dry our seats. The show started and within 10 minutes it started to rain . The show went on and the audience stayed huddled under hoodies , rain suits, and blankets. No one left because the show had already sucked them in to the story corny jokes and all. Don't miss the shows this season!

The Gould Theater is gorgeous inside and the patio area outside is very nice. The Peninsula Players…read moreTheater is larger, so there isn't as much seating in the Gould Theater comparatively, but every seat has a good view because of the smaller setting. No need to stress about what seats to purchase. We didn't love the play we saw, so that was a disappointment, but would consider going back for a different one because of how nice the theater was.

Clay Bay Pottery is a total Door County must stop for our family. We all have mugs, lamps, plates…read moreetc from here. Besides work from their owners, they also have featured Work by other artists. They will also take commissions, if you are looking for something in particular. Wonderful for gifts and always the first mugs we grab off of the shelf for team and coffee in the morning