The Sister Bay Historical Society (SBHS) and the Village of Sister Bay have signed agreements moving forward with plans to transform the Bunda Boathouse into the Sister Bay Waterfront Museum, a project aimed at preserving and showcasing the village’s maritime history.

Under the agreement, the boathouse will be renovated into a waterfront museum operated by the SBHS and supported by the newly formed Sister Bay Marina Club.

SBHS President John Lijewski said the project represents an important expansion for the organization.

“The Shadow, which is our most important artifact, will be on prominent display,” Lijewski said. “The museum will be on two levels, with the Shadow on the lower level and we have some renovations to do, so we are looking at summer of 2027 to open.”

President Lijewski says that the project will highlight the community’s maritime heritage in a highly visible location.

“The waterfront is so important to the development of Sister Bay and its history,” Andrews said. “We are continuing to raise money for it; it will be a wonderful opportunity for the Historical Society as this is our first foray off of our campus.  This will be an amazing addition to the village and will be in the heart of Sister Bay.”

The museum will feature exhibits and artifacts, including the historic 1929 Chris-Craft boat Shadow, which has long been tied to Sister Bay’s waterfront history. The museum is expected to open in 2027.

For more information, or to donate to the Sister Bay Waterfront Museum, please visit the Village of Sister Bay’s website.