Helen Jeffris Wood Museum

The Rock County Historical Society offices and gift shop are located at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center at 426 N. Jackson Street. The museum center is open…

June 1 – Sept. 30, Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm
(Weekends 10 am to 3 pm)

Oct. 1 – Nov. 19, Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm

Nov. 20 – Dec. 30, Daily 9 am to 4 pm
(Weekends 10 am to 3 pm)

Jan. 2 – May 31, Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm

In addition to a changing exhibit gallery, the Rock County Historical Society displays a large collection of art pottery from Rock County art pottery companies, including Pauline Pottery, Norse Pottery, Edgerton Art and Clay Works, and Edgerton Art Pottery. Or visit our Parker Pen Room and explore the history of the Parker Pen Company and view a large collection of Parker pens and memorabilia.

Shoppers can discover a world of unique seasonal and specialty items in our gift shop. An ever-changing array of merchandise includes vintage style picture frames, holiday and Victorian themed kitchen towels, oven mitts and tote bags; note cards, gift cards, gift boxes and bags; local history and Civil War era books and learning tools for all ages; reproduction toys and games; and historical figures and Victorian fashion paper dolls.

For more information on the RCHS Museum Gift Shop, call RCHS at (608) 756-4509.

426 North Jackson Street,
P.O. Box 8096 Janesville, 53547-8096

Phone: (608) 756-4509 or (608) 752-4519
Fax: (608) 741-9596

Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am–4:00 pm