Dunn County history museum and makerspace

Rassbach Heritage Museum

About 17.5 driving miles, roughly 28 minutes

Explore Dunn County history, changing exhibits, historic buildings, and hands-on inventions at the Historical Society's museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

The place

About Rassbach Heritage Museum

The Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum is the Dunn County Historical Society's home in Menomonie's Wakanda Park. Its exhibits follow the county from early inhabitants through settlement, agriculture, conflict, industry, community life, and changing local stories.

Fulton's Workshop adds an interactive machines-and-inventions space inspired by engineer and craftsman Fulton Holtby. The campus also preserves the Hilkrest Rural School and Tainter Playhouse, creating a broader experience than a single gallery visit.

The society formed in 1950 and moved through several collection homes before dedicating the current Rassbach museum in 1998. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 2-8 p.m., with Sunday and Monday closed.

What stands out

Trace Dunn County stories

Move from early inhabitants and settlement through farming, war, Prohibition, community life, and local events.

Make and investigate

Use Fulton's Workshop to connect area inventions, machines, casting, and hands-on making.

Visit historic structures

See the relocated Hilkrest Rural School and the Tainter children's playhouse on the museum campus.

Check the changing gallery

Use the live calendar for temporary exhibitions and programs tied to Dunn County and Wisconsin.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Colfax Railroad Museum trip

The checked driving route from Colfax Railroad Museum is about 17.5 miles and 28 minutes. Because the two museums have different seasonal and weekly schedules, confirm both independently and do not let a possible miniature-train reopening imply that Rassbach is open.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Regular hoursTue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu 2-8 p.m.; Sun and Mon closed
  • Adult admission$8
  • Youth, student, senior$5 for ages 5-17, students with ID, and seniors
  • MilitaryActive-duty military and veterans with ID free
  • Holiday closuresClosed December 25 and New Year's Day; recheck other exceptions
  • Drive from ColfaxAbout 17.5 road miles and 28 minutes before traffic
  • Visit focusRegional history, changing exhibits, historic buildings, and hands-on machines
  • LocationInside Wakanda Park; follow the museum's park-specific directions

Return to the railroad museum

Add Colfax Railroad Museum

Use the Colfax guide for current museum hours, collection details, fares, and the miniature railway maintenance boundary.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When is Rassbach Museum open?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 2-8 p.m.; Sunday and Monday closed.

How much is admission?

Adults are $8. Ages 5-17, students with ID, and seniors are $5. Active-duty military and veterans with ID are free.

What can I see?

Dunn County history exhibits, changing shows, Fulton's Workshop, Hilkrest Rural School, Tainter Playhouse, and a museum store.

Is Fulton's Workshop only for children?

No. The museum describes its machines, inventions, casting, and makerspace as interactive learning for people of all ages.

Where is the museum?

It is at 1820 John Russell Road inside Wakanda Park in north Menomonie.

Can I pair it with Colfax Railroad Museum?

Yes. Allow about 28 minutes for the 17.5-mile drive and verify both museums' independent schedules.

Does Rassbach admission include the Colfax miniature train?

No. They are independent museums in different communities with separate admission and operations.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-23. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.