Welcome
Pioneer Park Historical Complex is a City of Rhinelander owned and operated public museum. Founded in 1932, it features the oldest Logging Museum of it’s kind in the country. The complex also includes six other museum buildings, as well as outdoor exhibits including it’s famous “5 Spot” Logging Train, and the official Hodag exhibit of Rhinelander. PPHC is a great place for the whole family to learn about Wisconsin history in a charming, old style American museum. A must stop during your visit to the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Follow this link to see what Pioneer Park Historical Complex has in store for you!
What to do at PPHC!
HOURS
Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
And Weekends Through September
Regular Season Hours:
May 27th, 2023 – September 3rd, 2023
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Fall Hours – Weekends in September
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Special Regular Season Closings:
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023: CLOSED
July 25th– 27th, 2024: CLOSED
for Oneida County Fair Set-Up
Special Event Open Dates:
Saturday, May 20th, 2023: 9am-3pm during Hodag Heritage Festival (Logging and Railroad Museum Only)
Open Times during The Oneida County Fair
Friday, July 28th, Saturday, July 29th: 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 30th: 12noon-4pm
Admission by Donation
Pioneer Park Historical Complex operates only with your generous donations. You can find donation boxes throughout the Complex, or use this handy QR code or click the link below to make a donation today!
Our Neck of the Woods!
Location:
PPHC is located on Martin Lynch Drive, within Pioneer Park in Rhinelander. The entrance to Pioneer Park is found at the intersection of Oneida Avenue, and Ocala Streets in Rhinelander. Please call (715)369-5004 if you have trouble finding us.
