Step Into the Story of the
Northwoods of Wisconsin at
Pioneer Park Historical Complex!
Owned and operated by the City of Rhinelander, Pioneer Park Historical Complex was founded in 1932 and has grown into one of Wisconsin’s premier local history museum campuses. Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin along the Pelican River, the complex preserves and interprets the history of the Northwoods through museums focused on logging, railroads, conservation history, rural education, and local folklore.The complex is especially known for housing the oldest logging museum of its kind in the nation, along with the famous “5 Spot” locomotive, extensive Hodag displays, and historic structures relocated from throughout the region.
With something for everyone, families, history lovers, and curious explorers alike, Pioneer Park Historical Complex is a must visit destination in the heart of the Northwoods!
Follow this link to see what Pioneer Park Historical Complex has in store for you!
What to do at PPHC!
Hours:
HOURS
The PPHC season runs Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, six days a week.
Regular Season Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12noon – 4pm
Fall Hours – Weekends in September
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Special Regular Season Closings:
Saturday, July 4th, 2026: CLOSED
July 27th – 29th, 2026: CLOSED
for Oneida County Fair Set-Up
Special Event Open Dates:
Saturday, May 16th, 2026: 9am-5pm during Hodag Heritage Festival (Logging and Railroad Museum Only)
Open Times during The Oneida County Fair
Thursday, July 30th: 4pm – 7pm
Friday, July 31st: 10am – 5pm
Saturday, August 1st: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, August 2nd 12noon-4pm
Link to Oneida County Fair, held at Pioneer Park
July 30th – August 2nd, 2026
www.ocfairwi.com
FREE ADMISSION – DONATIONS APPRECIATED
Pioneer Park Historical Complex operates only with your generous donations. You can find donation boxes throughout the Complex, or use this handy QR code or click the link below to make a donation today!
Our Neck of the Woods!
Location:
PPHC is located on Martin Lynch Drive, within Pioneer Park in Rhinelander. The entrance to Pioneer Park is found at the intersection of Oneida Avenue, and Ocala Streets in Rhinelander. Please call (715)369-5004 if you have trouble finding us.
