Washburn Area Musem
The second floor of the Washburn Cultural Center houses the Washburn Area Museum (WAM), whose collections include dioramas, photographs, and artifacts depicting the people and industries that shaped the City of Washburn (located in Bayfield County, Wis.)* and its surrounding areas.
WAM is organized and operated independently of WCC by a volunteer staff and Board.
For nearly 40 years, the Washburn Area Museum has been providing a place for local people to donate all sorts of items of historic significance for preservation and sharing with the general public. Consequently, WAM has a sizable, varied collection of historical treasures housed in our archives. The centerpiece of the collection is the complete photo and manuscript estate of the late, great Charles M. Sheridan (1905-1991), a prolific, nationally known photojournalist who was born and raised in Washburn and lived out his days here.
* Were you looking for historical archives, records, objects, or information related to Spooner, Shell Lake, or another city, town, or area in Washburn County, Wis.?
Visit these locations instead to learn more about the histories of Washburn County.
WAM Research Request Form
To submit an inquiry or research request to the Washburn Area Museum, please contact WAM by filling out the form below for WAM’s Curator and/or volunteers. Please note that emails and calls are usually returned during WAM business hours.
Scenes From Our Exhibits
