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CONSTRUCTION DETOUR

APRIL-JULY 2025

Hamilton’s section of Memorial Drive/Highway 42 (from Manitowoc to Two Rivers) is closed for maintenance through July of 2025. Hamilton visitors and workshop participants can access the museum during this time using US 10, County B, and WIS 310. If you are coming in from Highway 43, you will want to take Exit 154 onto Highway 310 going towards Two Rivers. Detours are clearly marked and you can follow this link for more information.

https://projects.511wi.gov/42twinbridge/full-project-overview/

Map of Detour to Hamilton

HOURS

HOURS

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm

CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DAYS

NEW YEAR'S DAY (January 1)

INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 4)

WAYZGOOSE CONFERENCE (November 4-12)

THANKSGIVING (November 27)

CHRISTMAS (December 24-25)

ADMISSION

GENERAL ADMISSION

$10

CHILDREN (ages 6-12)

$5

CHILDREN (ages 5 and under)

Free

SENIOR CITIZENS (ages 65+)

$5

MILITARY VETERANS

$5

CAREGIVERS accompanying individuals with disabilities

Free

FAMILY ADMISSION PASSES Passes are available for free checkout at area libraries

ACCESSIBILITY

All public areas of the museum, including entrances, are wheelchair accessible.

1816 10th Street
Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241

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TOURS

Whether guided by a museum affiliate or browsing at your own pace, a visit to Hamilton is sure to leave you with a wealth of wood type knowledge. Self-guided tours may be taken any time during regular business hours.

Learn about historic and decorative wood type from one of the world's largest collections, take a journey through the machines and tools that were used to manufacture wood type, and see working pressrooms where we teach and continue to produce letterpress printed pieces.

For more information, please call (920) 794-6272 or email info@woodtype.org.

GROUP BUS TOURS AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES

As a working museum we have many ways to experience and explore wood type. If you are interested in scheduling a group tour for 15 or more people it must be arranged at least 3 weeks in advance.

Tours can be scheduled for Tuesday - Saturday.

Please review Group & Bus Tours for details on choosing the tour that best suits your group. Beging planning your group or bus tour by filling out this form or contacting the museum staff at info@woodtype.org or (920)794-6272 to schedule your group tour or to request assistance with selecting a tour.

WORKSHOPS

If you are interested in taking a public workshop please check the museum calendar, which is continually updated. We also offer private full-day workshops for 6-10 people. Many colleges, universities, design agencies and individuals choose this option. You must contact the museum at least 4 weeks prior to your tentative schedule. Contact the museum staff at info@woodtype.org or 920.794.6272 to arrange your workshop date and get more information.

Learn more about workshops