Welcome

Summer brings long days and warm air to the Wendell Gilley Museum. Come wander the grounds, view the carved panels adorning the museum building, and listen to the newly installed Kingfisher fountain. This summer the Museum presents a different twist on bird carving—an exhibition of ingenious metal sculptures by artist, Don Rambadt. There are also carving workshops, a decoy pond, and hundreds of meticulously detailed Gilley carvings.

Exploring the natural world through art and action is fun at the Gilley Museum, stop in, there is always so much to see and do. The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center that celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature and art. The Museum endeavors to inspire appreciation of the visual arts, engagement in artistic creativity, and respect and care for the natural world.