MENOMINEE — West Shore Fishing Museum is open for the summer on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 6.

The first event is the annual perennial plant sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Available will be: Siberian iris, many cultivars of daylilies, canna and calla lilies, rose Campion, coral bells, and a great variety of other local perennials.

This indoor/outdoor homestead museum focuses on the commercial fishing history of the West Shore of Green Bay. Admission is free but donations are welcome. The hours are 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. The museum is inside Bailey Park at N5146 M-35, 15 miles north of Menominee.

This year, an extensive photo timeline has been added to the new Williams-Ruleau Visitor Center, along with accompanying artifacts.

This site offers a chance to step back into history with experiences for visitors of all ages and interests. It has a restored home, two authentic display buildings, seven fishing vessels in two pavilions, a mile of wooded and shore trails, gardens and grounds and a vintage gift shop. It is an ideal place for a multigenerational family afternoon. Leashed dogs are welcome.

New volunteers are always welcome to help out on their Wednesday workdays and as hosts on weekends. Call 715-923-9756 or contact them on Facebook for any further information.