Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum and Fire Hall 1880/1910 in Germantown, Wisconsin

Bast Bell Museum & Fire Hall - 262-628-3170

SILA LYDIA BAST BELL MUSEUM & FIRE HALL 1880/1910

You will marvel at the 5000+ bell collection from Sila Lydia Bast who was born and raised in Germantown, WI 1900-1992. Bells collected from all over the world are displayed in a restored barn that dates back to 1870. View a vintage Seagrave in our Fire Hall 1880/1910. The museum is nestled in the heart of 9 acre Dheinsville Historic Park, where you can see the 1,063 pound bell atop of the original silo-made-bell-tower. Keep strolling through Dheinsville to experience a unique ethnic history & its exhibits.

OPEN June 1 to November 1st
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Open year round for groups of 10 or more with reservation & reduced rates.

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OUR TOUR GUIDES ARE THE BEST! Call 262-628-3170 to make your reservations for group tours. Wheelchair accessible • Gift Shop
Admission –
Adult Bell Museum	$6
Seniors	$5
Complete Settlement Tour	$8
Children 5-12 years	$2

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Christ Church Museum and Valentine Wolf Haus - a rare example of fachwerk, both within the Dheinsville settlement
Sinter Klausen Christmas Markt — known for treasured German ornaments, nutcrackers and holiday souvenirs
German Glass and Gift Imports Chalet — quality German and European collectibles
Lammscapes!—landscape services and garden & design center, special events and classes.
Holy Hill National Shrine — seven miles west of the Bell Museum, occupying the highest point in southern Wisconsin
Cabela's — quality German and European collectibles
Superb Area Restaurants