Appleton Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Appleton, WI, Wisconsin.
Interactive exhibits at the Fox Cities Children's Museum include mechanical displays, a sight and sound display, a real fire engine and an exhibit on the human body. Many more exhibits and programs provide fun for all ages. Birthday parties and corporate events can be booked here.
With over 10,000 sq. ft. of display space, the Paper Discovery Museum has plenty of exhibits on the history and production of paper, as well as interactive exhibits on science and technology. Art displays are also featured in the museum, including paper mache creations.
The Bergstrom-Mahler features a large array of glass paperweights and Germanic glass. Over 3,000 objects are on display in its permanent collection. The museum also serves as a community arts center and workshop.
Famed magician and escape artist Harry Houdini claimed Appleton, Wisconsin as his home town, and this museum covers his life and work. Artifacts from his shows are on display, including interactive tricks and props.
