Reviews of H. H. Bennett Studio (Museum)

Yvonne Price

So much history.

Carole Fahle

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

Elliott Adams

Amazing museum and shop about H. H. Bennett's work! As a photographer I was pleased by how knowledgeable and helpful the staff were. They helped me look for a specific print from Bennett, and we're able to find it in their electronic archive. Thanks again!

lisa bowser

Alot of history in a small yet beautiful place

Jason Swanson

Really enjoyed. Great pictures and story of HH Bennett and the Dells.

Al Kutil

Tintype picture best price around!

Saron Ciupe

This is a kinda boring place. But hey, I am a 20 year old guy. I know, Mr. Bennett did a lot of things door Wisconsin Dells. His studio is nice.

William Williams

Lots of old photo stuff

Dorothy Kovacs

A must-see point of interest in Wisconsin Dells for anyone remotely interested in photography, history, and the area.

Benjamin LaLonde

Amazing history and great exhibit.

Nancy VanDalsem

Saw what the Wisconsin Dells were back in the day. Good selection of historical photos and books. Great interaction with staff members. It was definitely worth our road trip detour.

Sodie Hinojos

Beautiful gift shop, museum, and interactive display.

Leah Penzkover

This museum is doing some really cool stuff! They have outdoor walking tours and a self guided indoor museum tour. They also have a tintype experience where the site director will "strike" your photograph on a tintype and explain the entire process! As part of the Wisconsin Historical Society, this museum explores the history of Wisconsin through the story of a man and his family living and working in Kilbourn (Wisconsin Dells). I would highly recommend this place to folks looking for educational, or history centered entertainment in the Dells.

Sharon G Scaggs

If you are looking for some history of the Wisconsin Dell's this is a place to check out. Mr Bennett was a true artist and historian!!

Veronica Sanchez

(Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Buen lugar

Henry Johannes

Great presentation of everything!

Richard Holcombe

Amazing museum

Lori Nachreiner

Awesome place. Great history.

Jeremy John

Excellent. They had the actual studio. You can feel the history. I would enthusiastically endorse for anyone who is a history buff or just likes old things!

Amanda Pflughoeft-Job

A cool little museum in downtown Wisconsin Dells. It was a nice escape from the heat and humidity

David Carlson

It was very well laid out following course is Bennett's life through his photography. Learned a lot about this pioneer in photography that I did not know. His original photographs on display were awesome. Well worth the price of admission.

Dennis O

Well done display of the works of Bennett that made the Dells a must see attraction.

Robert Squires

Fascinating museum of photography and geography of the Wisconsin Dells. It is an oasis for the cerebral visitor to the Dells and Lake Delton. Learn about how the Wisconsin Dells became a tourist destination in the 1800's that continues to draw millions of visitors a year. If you have any interest in photography, geography, or history, then this is the place to see. It works great to see the museum and take a Dells boat tour to see the actual location of the photos taken by H.H. Bennett. It's worth a stop in the gift shop, but tour the museum for the full experience.

Michele Goossen

Excellent for tourists who are photog lovers! Hidden gem among the commercialized strip.

7 _GBTS

I lov this place, it's like time traveling back in time to the 1800's! It is incrediable to see so much artifacts inside, like old time cameras to other intresting items! I love the gift shop and can't wait to visit this place again this July of 2017!!! We are so very excited we are huge fans of the Wisconsin Dells for over ten years! We try to visit as much historical sites as we can in the area each year we covered so many and we go to them twice, every other year! I wanna buy some more new items this year and see what's new too! Thank You and see you soon! ;)

Andy Graves

Interesting place to catch up on some history. To see all of the vintage photos and equipment was realty interesting to me.

Stacy Frieze

Very informative

M Mtz

The museum is small but filled with priceless artifacts, including a walk through his photo studio. My family learned so much about Mr. Bennett and his impact to society and technology. This is a MUST SEE if you ever visit this city and you are interested in life changing history.

Kathryn Clement

Great way to learn about how the Dells were discovered and how the town developed

Michael Preissig

A great place to learn Wisconsin history.

Mel Silverbrandt

Must see. Enjoyed going through the museum. People there very helpful.

VRRay OfMinneapolis

Incredible place for stereo photography geeks! Art History Alert! Perhaps Bennett will become known as the godfather of virtual reality for his pioneering use of stereoscopic imagery. I took the opportunity to link the most historic photographic studio in America, to the future, by creating 360 degree photospheres which I can view in the Oculus Rift. This was run as conscious conceptual art. Knowing the chronology. I was first to visit 360 photos upon H.H Bennett Studio!! Artistic statement to the virtual reality, present.

Cheryl Eichsteadt

Cool history. We went when it was free due to a state grant. They should do that again so more people can see it.

Keldi Merton

What a great museum/working post-civil war era studio! The tin type experience is like watching magic happen! You have to do it!

Steve Konkel

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

Theresa Boltz

If you want to learn about the history of the Dells area, I highly recommend this place. Everything that has taken place over the years is recorded and explained by friendly staff. On the Upper Dells Boat tours they talk about Bennett and how much he impacted the area so it was great going in and learning more.

Joseph Montcalm

really cool place...lots of great info on how wisconsin Dell's came to be...

Tom Brichta

Gem of the Dells

Dipak Patel

Great place to learn about history of The Wisconsin Dells and how a photographer's passion made it such a popular place to visit.

Elizabeth Britz

Was best trip ever got to so much history

Keith Boulware

Very interesting to learn of the photographer who put Wisconsin Dells on the map.

Susan Muenter

Absolute hidden gem. Historic pics of wisconsin dells. Met HH Bennett's great granddaughter. A breath of fresh air from trinket stores in the area.

Sue Smith

Some interesting pieces.

B Morris

Nice art!

Brendon Lombardi

Fun place

ericavoltz27

Amazing place

Matt Ebeling

Pretty cool place to visit if your into photography

Stephen Person

Great collection of Bennett's art and the actual equipment he used. While we were there one of the employees was taking pictures with period cameras and developing the tintypes and glass plates while we were there. Very informative and extremely well done, highly recommend adding this stop to your visit while in Wisconsin Dells.

Melissa Anderson

Amazing. As a photographer this was up my alley!