Neville Public Museum of Brown County

The Neville Public Museum is a cultural museum in downtown Green Bay that focuses on the history and heritage of the region. Its collections include artifacts related to industry, urban development, and Native American life in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The museum began in 1915 as an outgrowth of a Green Bay Art Club exhibition where artifacts were first collected. It moved to a new building in 1983 and has since become a major center for preserving regional heritage.

The museum displays the history of the Ojibwe and other peoples who shaped the region, as well as the development of local crafts and trade. Visitors see traditional objects and learn how these communities still influence life in the area today.

The museum sits on Museum Island and is easy to reach on foot, with exhibits spread across multiple levels. Arriving in the morning allows you to move through the galleries at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed.

The museum holds a rare collection of handwritten signatures and personal documents from a 19th-century shake hand club, an unusual exchange where prominent figures recorded their autographs. This collection offers insight into how people once documented their social importance and personal connections.

Location: Green Bay

Inception: April 9, 1983

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Brown County

Opening Hours: Tuesday 12:00-18:00; Wednesday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00; Holidays off

Website: https://nevillepublicmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 44.51778,-88.01861

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00