Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry & Technology — Attraction in Chippewa Falls

My husband and I stopped in an took the tour today, and we were blown away. The tour guide was so knowledgeable, and engaging. She walked with us and gave us ample time to read about all the displays and answered all of our questions. The conversation flowed so easily, it felt like you were touring with an old friend. We didn't feel rushed or hurried at all. I believed we spend about 2 hours at the museum, but we were having such a good time it felt like mintues. All exhibits were amazing, especially the Cray one. It's almost hard to believe such an unassuming building holds such treasures. The map at the end with the lights was one of my personal favorites. I loved seeing all the old hotspots.

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Hidden gem in what I though was an insignificant area. How wrong I could have been. This has some incredible displays including a toy soldier displays to some of the first super computers. It does not seem to have much in funding but yet this is such and incredible museum and testament to the area. It is unfortunate no one has yet to see the greatness in the engine that could. I spent over an hour and half in this building. The part time employee answered all our questions sand gave us so much history of the area. There is also so much more they could do to grow because not all the technology in the valley is represented. If you have a chance see this museum and give generously because it is a free...

Don’t be fooled by their website still claiming “or Make an appointment by phone or email”. They DON’T make appointments for other days of the week. We tried and tried! While passing through the state from out of state with no other time than a Wednesday to see what seems a most interesting museum, my husband and I left advance messages by phone and email over a full 2½ month period, trying to get a response with an appointment. Finally this message came by email, “Unfortunately, we are run by volunteers, and we are only open Thursday-Saturday from 10am-3pm." Seems they can’t honor their “or Make an appointment”, so they should remove it from...