Sleepy lumber town becomes a national tourist attraction!

Visit the museum and take a self-guided tour that includes landscape photography, late 1800s film equipment and artifacts, and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.

Sleepy lumber town becomes a national tourist attraction!

Visit the museum and take a self-guided tour that includes landscape photography, late 1800s film equipment and artifacts, and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.

Meet the Man Who Made the Dells Famous

H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum explores Wisconsin Dells history and the life of one man who helped transform the city from a small lumber town into a nationally known tourist destination. Step into the 1875 photo studio of Henry Hamilton Bennett and dive into the story behind the Dells. 

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We’ve been named one of U.S. News & World’s Top Things to do in the Wisconsin Dells!

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Pick up your 2024 Member PastPort and start collecting stamps when you visit H.H.Bennett Studio! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership! Not a member? Join today to get in on the fun.

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Wisconsin Historical Society members receive unlimited free admission to our 11 historic sites and museums, a complimentary annual subscription to the Wisconsin Magazine of History, merchandise discounts and more. Join at the Family level and above for added benefits and discounts at over 1,200 organizations nationwide! 


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Thanks so much for coming out to HH Bennett Studio & Museum this summer, Haley & Julia! We loved seeing both of you.

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Thanks so much for coming out to HH Bennett Studio & Museum this summer, Haley & Julia! We loved seeing both of you. 

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Today is the 24th Anniversary of the H. H. Bennett Studio & Museum becoming a Wisconsin Historical Society historic site! Here is to 24 years and many more celebrating Wisconsin Dells history!🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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Cannot wait to visit in September!