H. H. Bennett Studio - Museum in Wisconsin Dells - 215 Broadway Ave, USA

What an incredible experience for my family. The history was fun to learn and the knowledge of the staff blew me away. Their photographer took a picture of my family and it was a real tintype, right onto metal! In a city full of waterparks and fudge, this was a breath of fresh air to have my kids learn some history and have an awesome portrait. I plan to go back!

As my wife and I are members of The Wisconsin Historical Society, we get free admission to the museum, but even if that wasn't the case, it would still be worth the cost of admission to take a walk through this incredible collection. If you are interested in photography like I am, there are interesting tidbits around every corner, and even more so when you get to the studio part of the self guided tour. The original HH Bennett Studio is preserved in its original condition, including the office, studio, and darkroom. The manager, Dave Rambow, is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the studio, and also uses tin type plates (aluminum actually), to make images in the studio. Dave prepares the plates and develops them right in front of you. Even if you aren't big into photography, the tour still gives you a good history of the Dells as well.

Great museum to learn about the history of the area and a chief promoter of the Dells in the early days. Admission is a bit steep for what it is, but it's by far the most educational museum in the area.

This is an absolutely underrated piece of history I think many people don't know about. I loved it! I like that it was huge and drawn out and boring. It was exactly what u went to see short and sweet with a TON of emotion and historical facts. A+++

Didn’t go in for the museum/tour part but it was nice to look around the shop and see the different poster’s of H. H. Bennett’s work and Wisconsin Dells history. Especially the famous leap photo and the photo of the doggies attempting the same jump. Definitely a good place for memorabilia compared to the other touristy souvenir shops around.

If you wanna know the history behind Wisconsin Dells must go to the HH Bennett museum HH Bennett is the one who put Wisconsin Dells on the map amazing inside for such a small building lots of historical cool things

I have seen other reviews indicating that this is a great place to visit if you are a photographer. I disagree—It is so good for all to visit on so many levels. The hisory and beauty of the Dells is so evident in this museum. Also the way of life of the people of this era. The section on the lumber man and what they had to do for their living is remarkable. Also the section on the Ho Chunk Native Americans who lived in the Dells tells so much about their lives and Culture. The fact that Bennett’s studio is preserved is amazing. He was a true genius as an artist and inventor. The Staff is very knowledgeable and open to spending time with guests and answering questions. I would highly recommend this Museum to all and the cost is minimal

Really are great historical store in museum in downtown city of Wisconsin Dells. We are so thankful grateful because of the discovery for this remarkable and incredible even and beautiful area which is why this place is located on the river special thanks to Henry Hamilton Bennett.