MANITOWOC – Your summer calendar just got a lot more colorful.
The Rahr-West Art Museum is rolling out monthly, drop-in gallery tours for summer 2026, led by staff members and guest experts. No registration is required, and the tours are free and open to the public.
Free summer museum tours in Manitowoc: Dates, times and themes
Here’s a rundown of the planned tours:
Vilas-Rahr Mansion tours return Thursdays all summer
Docent-led Vilas-Rahr Mansion tours are set for 11 a.m. Thursdays from June through September 2026.
Volunteer guides will share stories of the families who lived in the home, point out architectural details and trace the building’s evolution from private mansion to civic center to fine arts museum.
Plan your visit: Rahr-West Art Museum hours, location and admission
The Rahr-West Art Museum is at 610 N. Eighth St. in Manitowoc. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is closed Mondays.
Admission is free. Donations are accepted, with a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children.
The Rahr-West Art Museum is a department of the City of Manitowoc. Learn more at rahrwestartmuseum.org or call 920-686-3090.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc Rahr-West offers monthly summer gallery tours with experts
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter / Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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