Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

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Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Art of the natural world is the guiding spirit behind the paintings, works on paper, and sculpture in the Museum’s collection. Groups are welcome!
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The Woodson Art Museum, known for its internationally renowned Birds in Art exhibition each fall, offers ever-changing exhibitions year-round, sculpture garden, Art Park, programs for all ages and life stages, and a commitment to always-free admission. The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, in the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin, is known for its internationally acclaimed Birds in Art exhibition, presented each fall. Diverse exhibitions feature artwork from around the world and change more often than the seasons. Enriching programs and events for all ages enliven exhibition themes. Artist residencies offer opportunities for in-depth understanding of mediums and processes through public programs, demonstrations, and hands-on learning. Committed to always-free admission, the Museum is a valued community resource and north central Wisconsin cultural attraction. Learn more about a self-guided Museum visit and scheduling group and school tours. Tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more, three weeks in advance. For details, connect with us at www.lywam.org or 715.845.7010. Other links: https://linktr.ee/lywam

NEW BLOG POST:In this week's Woodson Wanderings blog post, assistant director and collections curator Amalia Wojciechows...
10/21/2026

NEW BLOG POST:
In this week's Woodson Wanderings blog post, assistant director and collections curator Amalia Wojciechowski shares highlights from her recent trip to Japan.

Read the full blog post here: https://www.lywam.org/lost-in-visual-translation/

Thank you again to everyone who attended Owl-Ween Fest on Saturday! We had a fun-filled fall day carving and decorating ...
10/20/2026

Thank you again to everyone who attended Owl-Ween Fest on Saturday! We had a fun-filled fall day carving and decorating pumpkins, making bird feeders, painting outside, and making tons of bird puppets for our bird parade with visiting artist Hattie Grimm!

10/17/2026
NEW BLOG POST: In this week's Woodson Wanderings blog post, director Matt Foss shares details about an event coming to W...
10/14/2026

NEW BLOG POST:
In this week's Woodson Wanderings blog post, director Matt Foss shares details about an event coming to Wausau this winter that you won't want to miss.

Read the full blog post here: https://www.lywam.org/save-the-date/

10/12/2026
10/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Glass Box Studio from 1 – 4 pm for this FREE, family-friendly event!

FREE T-SHIRT ALERT! Have you heard the news?The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum is proud to work alongside 14 other art ...
10/08/2026

FREE T-SHIRT ALERT! Have you heard the news?

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum is proud to work alongside 14 other art museums to promote Wisconsin Art Destinations—the Midwest’s first art museum-based collective—to give art lovers a great reason to hit the road and explore the state with its returning “Visit 3, Get a T!” promotion.

Through November 15, anyone who visits three participating art museums will earn a free, limited-edition t-shirt, designed by Wisconsin-based artist Whitney Nettles. Scan the QR code at each museum to track your visits.

The t-shirts are only available while supplies last, so plan your trip today.

Learn more and discover participating museums here: https://www.wisconsinartdestinations.com/

Address

700 North Twelfth Street
Wausau, WI
54403

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17158457010

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