The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art is located at 909 South Schumaker Drive,

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. This museum has the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carvings in the world, ranging from art

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s to working decoys used by hunters. The museum was named after Lem and Steve Ward from

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, two pioneers who moved decoy carvings into the realm of fine art. The museum includes: *''Welcome Theatre'' *''Decoy In Time'' *''Habitat Theatre'' *''Art Lamay Gallery'' *''Decoy Study Gallery'' *''The Ward Brothers’ Workshop'' *''Championship Gallery''.

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