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Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

700 North Twelfth Street, Franklin & Twelfth Streets, Wausau, WI 54403-5007
715-845-7010
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Wausau
5.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Most recent review
- 27 May 2012
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Defiance, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We loved the NASA related art, especially by Rockwell and Annie Liebowitz. Very special woodcuts with a video the explain the process and a lawn of interesting bronze statutes.

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Marshfield, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

An outstanding museum. The "Birds in Art" exhibits are always fun and fantastic.

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Harshaw, Wisconsin
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59 reviews 59 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The exhibitions rotate several times of year and they are very creative. Be sure to see the collection of art centering on birds! Come in the Spring Summer or Fall and enjoy the lovely gardens.

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Wausau, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The artwork and galleries they run throughout the year are always phenomenal. There is no cost to get in other than making a donation which I am always happy to provide. This museum is one of the gems of Wausau.

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Seymour, Wisconsin
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49 reviews 49 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This is another small museum, but is able to acquire many geat exhibits. Well worth going to .

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Central Wisconsin
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72 reviews 72 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This is an awesome art museum, and offers many different, well-planned themes throughout the year. My favorite is "Birds in Art", in the fall. The children's "hands-on" section encourages families to attend this gem of a destination in Wausau, WI. Free, but donations appreciated.

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Marathon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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This is a wonderful museum with travelling exhibits. When my daughter was in elementary school the class would go twice a year, have artists talk to them and do hands on activities,at times, they exhibit the kids art work also. There is a beautiful sculpture garden outside and benches to sit and marvel. A must-see when you are in Wausau.... More

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MadCity, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2009

Every year, for the past twenty-some, we've made the pilgrimage to the Bird Art Show at Leigh Yawkey Woodson, and it just keeps getting better and better. The museum is worth a visit just for the architecture and surrounding gardens, but what happens here every fall is worth a visit. Artists from all over the world are represented in various... More

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St. Paul
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2009

I recently met a friend in Wausau for a weekend trip. We had select things to do and one of our choices was to visit Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. At didn't expect much for such a small area, but was I in for a surprise. I was breath taken at the interior of this building. Simply gorgeous, very open... More

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Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2007

Excellent museum. Cozy atmosphere, friendly people, and an excellent opportunity to enrich the soul through art. They offer art reach opportunities for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Love it, Love it, Love it.

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