Black Earth Children's Museum

School Year Hours:

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Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Historic Location

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Black Earth Children's Museum has brought new life to a special & historic location in Black Earth, WI. The building that we are located in was once home to the first cooperative in the United States. The Patrons' Mercantile Co-Op opened April 9, 1894 and then moved to our building in 1897. A fire in 1933 destroyed the original building but it was rebuilt within 9 months of the fire and the Co-Op operated in the building until 1994. Many local residents have stories to share of time spent as a patron of the Co-Op. Since its inception, the building has been about supporting the community, and we strive to continue that mission.