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Experience the ever-changing landscape of art exhibitions at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. We offer distinctive opportunities for people of all ages to delve into thought-provoking works that inspire and engage.
SEP 6, 2025 - JAN 4, 2026
Birds in Art Fifty
Birds, in all their majesty and fragility, connect us with the natural world. All-new work by some of the world’s most talented artists serves as a fitting tribute to this year’s milestone 50th annual exhibition.
From toddlers to retirees—and every stage of life in between—the Woodson offers an enriching experience for all visitors.
Every visit to the Woodson offers new opportunities to learn and grow.
From interactive workshops and family-friendly events to artist talks and guided tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Woodson Art Museum prides itself in its efforts to reach and serve all community members as well as visitors from throughout Wausau, Wisconsin, and beyond. The range of programs and exhibitions offered is intended to meet the broadest needs and interests while exceeding expectations and surprising and delighting visitors as often as possible. Families, children, and adults, as well as those with memory loss, special needs, and visual impairments, represent segments regularly served by the Museum.
Seek out our upcoming exhibitions and uncover how art can transform perspectives and enhance lives. Each new exhibition at the Woodson Art Museum builds upon our mission to enhance lives through art. From wildlife conservation themes to cultural storytelling, our exhibitions present new opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with creativity. Our upcoming works blend tradition with innovation, connecting visitors with diverse narratives through artistic education.
The Woodson Art Museum prides itself in its efforts to reach and serve all community members as well as visitors from throughout Wausau, Wisconsin and beyond. The range of programs and exhibitions offered is intended to meet the broadest needs and interests while exceeding expectations and surprising and delighting visitors as often as possible. Families, children, and adults, as well as those with memory loss, special needs, and visual impairments, represent segments regularly served by the Museum.
Seek out our upcoming exhibitions in Wausau and uncover how art can transform perspectives and enhance lives. Each new exhibition at the Woodson Art Museum builds upon our mission to enhance lives through art. From wildlife conservation themes to cultural storytelling, our exhibitions present new opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with creativity. Our upcoming works blend tradition with innovation, connecting visitors with diverse narratives through artistic education.
To ensure the Museum’s all-ages, user-friendly programs and overarching commitment to accessibility, the Woodson is committed to Always Free Admission.
The production, presentation, and exhibition of cultural disciplines – specifically the visual arts – are at the heart of the Woodson Art Museum’s mission “to enhance lives through art.” Museum curatorial staff select changing exhibitions for their ability to achieve one or more of these goals: appeal to different aesthetic sensibilities, express divergent points of view, explore the art of diverse cultures, provide opportunities for community engagement, and demonstrate an array of art-making techniques.
The Woodson Art Museum presents a diverse schedule of historic and contemporary exhibitions each year, with Birds in Art being an annual mainstay. The Museum also develops dynamic programs to complement each exhibition, most notably, artists in residence. Varied subject matter and art mediums provide endless opportunities for education programs and special events to enhance the lives of all visitors through art.
Located on Wausau’s east side, the Woodson is the only full-service art museum and sculpture garden serving a vast 15-county geographical area. While other regional organizations offer exhibitions and arts-related programs, no area or community organization equals the depth or quality of visual arts experiences provided by the Woodson Art Museum. The traveling exhibitions presented by the Woodson, as well as exhibitions drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, are without parallel in north central Wisconsin.
