Tram Tours

Our museum does have a 5 person tram that can assist our guests around the site.

Connect with our museum at (920) 684-4445 or email GuestServices@ManitowocCountyHistory.org to arrange private use of the tram at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit. There are also public tram tour dates. Check our calendar for details.

Wheelchair Access

The Museum’s modern facilities (such as the McAllister House Welcome Center) are universally accessible, as are part of the historic structures including: the Meeme Poll House, Meeme House, Krueger Sawmill, Nennig Dance Pavilion, Two Creeks Town Hall, Rockwood Fire House, and Blacksmith and Carpentry Shop. Our Digital Map shows which buildings are accessible.

Wheelchair accessibility may be limited due to weather. Able companion/aide are admitted free.

Our Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Village simulates the rural environment of the 1800s and early 1900s and some of our historic spaces have limited accessibility. This is due to unpaved paths, narrow doorways, and thresholds that are historically correct, although often not accessible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals requiring wheelchairs for mobility.

Paths throughout the historic areas are comprised of stone and may be difficult to travel via wheelchair. For those buildings that are not wheelchair accessible, please inform one of our staff members that you would like for them to bring the experience outside the building to you.

Wheelchairs are available in the Welcome Center on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, and wheelchair assistants and interpreters for the deaf receive free general admission.

Handicapped parking is available close to the Welcome Center.

Service Animals

Service animals are permitted for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other pets are not allowed on the grounds.

Digital Audio Tour

Access our audio tour as you make your way around the Historic Village to learn more about our buildings and the unique history of Manitowoc County! The audio tour can be accessed from your own device or you can borrow a device from our Front Desk.

Plus, all audio tour files are accompanied by complete transcriptions and are available in many languages. Visitors with T-coil hearing aids can borrow a portable induction loop for the museum's audio guide tour.

Sensory Guide

There is so much to experience at a living history museum! We have compiled a sensory guide to help visitors determine which areas of the Museum provide access to amenities, which areas might be noisy, which areas offer tactile experiences, and more.

Ask about our Sensory Friendly noise reducing headphones and sensory friendly packs at our Front Admissions Desk! Below are some quick tips to consider in planning your adventure:
•    If someone does not like loud noises, be aware that Agricultural Fair and Thresheree and Civil War Remembered have loud demonstrations.

Click the button below to download our sensory guide before your visit.

Museums For All

Our Manitowoc County Historical Society is a proud member of the Museums for All initiative.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.

MCHS offers a reduced rate of $5.00 per admission ticket, with on-site purchase to any visitor who is an EBT card holder.