The Rahr-West

The Rahr-West Named one of USA Today’s ‘10 Great Places To See Art In Smaller Cities,' our historic mansion houses So what are you waiting for?

The Rahr-West is the city of Manitowoc’s finest gem, a wonderful combination of an historic Victorian mansion and a modern art gallery. We like to say that it’s the place where art and architecture collide. And we were recently ranked by USA Today as one of the Ten Best Small-Town Art Museums in the United States. This unique pairing gives our visitors a variety of visual delights ranging from lat

e 19th century furnishings and art to modern works created by the likes of Warhol, Picasso, and O’Keeffe. Additionally, the Rahr-West offers an array of art classes for both children (such as Pre-School Palette, After-School Picassos and Wacky Weekend Workshops) and adults (Ready-Set-Paint!, Senior Studio, Second Childhood and Still-Life Painting). The Rahr-West serves also serves as a cultural hub for an array of annual events that bring the Manitowoc community together to celebrate its diversity and uniqueness: Chairs for Charity and Sputnikfest (recognized by Reader’s Digest as one of their Five Favorite Funky American Festivals) to name but a few. Come join us at the Rahr-West for a cultural experience unlike any other! The official account of the Rahr-West Art Museum in the City of Manitowoc. View the City of Manitowoc’s social media policy here: https://www.manitowoc.org/DocumentCenter/View/32183/Social-Media-Policy. This account is maintained by the Rahr-West Art Museum of the City of Manitowoc. The general position of the City is to use social media as a limited forum, and the purpose is to inform, engage, and educate citizens and visitors of the City of Manitowoc. If comments or posts contain any of the following content, the comment may be subject to restriction by the City of Manitowoc, and would be hidden:

• Obscene or profane content;
• Promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, lawful source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or familial status;
• Unlawfully defames or attacks an individual or group;
• Promotes or endorses a specific financial or commercial entity;
• Defrauds or defames any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency;
• Threatens or incites violence;
• Solicitation of commerce, including but not limited to, advertising of any non-City related event, or business, or product for sale;
• Content that violates any law or fosters illegal activity;
• Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others;
• Malicious or harmful software or malware. The official contact for any City of Manitowoc social media page is the department head of the department/division the page pertains to, and/or the City Attorney’s Office and Mayor’s Office.

This Week: Home: An Exploration of Comfort Opening, Become a Member, and Summer Yoga Classes with Lauren Philippsen
05/06/2026

This Week: Home: An Exploration of Comfort Opening, Become a Member, and Summer Yoga Classes with Lauren Philippsen

This Week: Chalkboard Activity, Class Highlight: Watercolor Landscape - Adult Class, and Charles West's Travel Scrapbook...
04/28/2026

This Week: Chalkboard Activity, Class Highlight: Watercolor Landscape - Adult Class, and Charles West's Travel Scrapbooks Exhibition

This Week: Antiquity Unveiled - Now Open!, Register for May Classes, and Volunteers Needed
04/21/2026

This Week: Antiquity Unveiled - Now Open!, Register for May Classes, and Volunteers Needed

04/15/2026
Make your mark with a Rahr-West Art Museum East Lawn Legacy Paver!The permanent, oversized pavers are available for a do...
04/15/2026

Make your mark with a Rahr-West Art Museum East Lawn Legacy Paver!

The permanent, oversized pavers are available for a donation of $1,200, with all net proceeds assisting in the care and maintenance of our beautiful, revitalized East Lawn. Donors receive 6 lines of text with up to 18 characters on each line AND optional engraving of company or organization logo. Pavers can be donated in recognition of corporate support, to memorialize individuals, or simply to show your love of the Rahr-West Art Museum.

Read more and find the order form here: https://www.manitowoc.org/2544/East-Lawn-Legacy-Paver

This Week: Drop in Tour: Symbolism, Art of Tablesettings Applications Due Sunday, and Eastern Wisconsin Conference Opens...
04/14/2026

This Week: Drop in Tour: Symbolism, Art of Tablesettings Applications Due Sunday, and Eastern Wisconsin Conference Opens.

This Week: Summer Classes are Open, Last Chance to see Big East Conference, and Antiquity Unveiled Opens.
04/07/2026

This Week: Summer Classes are Open, Last Chance to see Big East Conference, and Antiquity Unveiled Opens.

04/02/2026

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610 N 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI
54220

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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(920) 686-3090

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