The Waelderhaus was built in the architectural style of the Bregenzerwald region of Austria, ancestral homeland of the Kohler family. Another gallery features interactive mediums for children . The museum strives to promote family and community interaction through the learning process. This non-traditional learning environment encourages exploration, stimulates creativity and motivates visitors to participate in a lifelong learning adventure. This historic 1850's stagecoach inn is nestled in the Kettle Moraine State Park in Greenbush, a scenic 25-mile drive from the Village of Kohler.
Furnishings are authentic to the era and guides are costumed in Civil War-period attire.
Civil War reenactments are performed every September. The Wesley Jung Carriage Museum, featuring a display of over 100 historic carriages, is also located on this State Historic Site. This museum complex features an 1850's stately brick building that was the home of well-known Sheboygan resident, Judge David Taylor. Other historic buildings on the grounds include the 1864 Weinhold Family Homestead, the 1890's Schuchardt Barn filled with rural agricultural displays and the 1867 Bodenstab Cheese Factory. The main building features changing exhibits such as indian history, ice harvesting, maritime, circus, local baseball, medical and early agriculture.