Rural Arts Museum
The Clark County Historical Society bought the land and building of the Colby Cheese Box Company, which became the beginning of the Rural Arts Museum. The museum is a collection of buildings that hold the stories, artifacts, and memories of middle Wisconsin. The history of the railroad is complemented by the historical memorabilia of the dairy industry as well as modes of transportation, machines of the written word and education.
The museum consists of the original railroad depot from the City of Colby and a one-room country school. A log home that was used for almost a century has also been added. The Rural Arts Museum entered a second era of development, the Heritage Building was built for the display of artifacts, during Wisconsin's sesquicentennial year. It features a rural main street in the 1890's. The Rural Arts Museum is operated by volunteers and benefactors and is open Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day and also by appointment. Call 715-223-2264 for more information.