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Since 1965 · Washington Island, WI

Where art and nature meet on the island

Classes, gallery shows, and hands-on discovery for all ages, in a historic 1904 schoolhouse.

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Summer Hours
Mon - Sat 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
2026 Season
June 15 - September 20

Coming up

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Jun

30

Tue

Hike Jackson Harbor Ridges

Hike
9:00 a.m.
·
The Ridges - Meet at Fisherman's Cottage
Free
Jul

1

Wed

Art with Grace: Making Colors Pop

Art Class
10:00 a.m.
$5
Jul

1

Wed

Star Party

Star Party
9:00 p.m.
·
Behind the Farm Museum
Free
Jul

1

Wed

Art with Grace: Fooling the Eye and Tricking the Brain

Art Class
11:00 a.m.
$7
Jul

2

Thu

Art with Grace: Pop, Boom, Wow!

Art Class
10:00 a.m.
$5

Current Show

Now showing
In Search of Beauty – Close to Home
Courtney Cauldwell
Jun 15
–
Jul 16, 2026
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This Season's Shows

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Jun 15
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Jul 16

In Search of Beauty – Close to Home

Courtney Cauldwell
Oil and Watercolor
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Jul 17
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Aug 20

Rooted Reflections

Deirdre Olson Dahl
Painting and Jewelry
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Aug 21
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Sep 20

WIAA Annual Show

Washington Island Art Association
Variety of Mediums
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art gallery
Art gallery room with watercolor paintings and wooden crafts displayed on panels and pedestals.

Island artists, original work

The gallery showcases paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts by Washington Island artists. Three featured shows each season, with receptions open to all.
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Detailed orange line drawing of a butterfly with wings spread wide, showing wing patterns.
Nature center
Naturalist explains bee hive display to four children inside a bright nature center room.

Hands-on nature discovery

The nature room brings the island's natural and cultural history to life with hands-on exhibits, guided hikes, and naturalist sessions for kids all summer long.
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What's in the Nature Center

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beeHive
See live honeybees at work
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Native Snakes
Meet the island's reptiles up close
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Aquatic Exhibits
Explore island waters
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Guided Hikes
Explore the island's trails and shorelines
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Star Parties
Night sky programs all summer
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Junior Naturalists
Discovery programs for curious kids
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Hours
  • Mon-Sat 10:30 am-4:00 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am-4:00 pm
  • After Labor Day 11-3:00 pm
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