Museum Hours
Mid-June through Labor Day
Month of September
Admission
- Admission is Free, donations appreciated.
- Special group tours are available by appointment.
- School field trips and bus tours are welcome by appointment.
Museum History
Opened in 1988 for Woodruff’s 100th birthday, the Dr. Kate Museum stands where Dr. Kate’s office once welcomed patients. Managed by the Dr. Kate Historical Society, the building was relocated from the Howard Young campus. The museum relies on donations, community spirit, and its all-volunteer team.
Come Celebrate Northwoods History
Country doctors have always played a big part in the story of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, but Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb stands out. Called the "Angel on Snowshoes," she always found a way to reach her patients, no matter how deep the snow or how tough the roads. Her dream of building a hospital in Woodruff, Wisconsin, became real when local students started collecting a million pennies for her cause. That simple coin became a symbol of hope. The story of Dr. Kate and her students working together for a hospital touched people across America and around the world, with pennies arriving from every state and even distant countries.
Since opening in 1988, the Dr. Kate Museum has celebrated Dr. Kate’s dedication and the community spirit that fueled the Million Penny Parade. Help keep her story alive by volunteering, donating, or joining our mission to preserve local history. Reach out today to see how you can make a difference
