Admissions & Hours

Exterior view of the Wisconsin Historical Museum on Madison's Capitol square.
Admissions by Donation
Museum Admission Prices
Type Suggested Donation
Adults $4
Children (under 18) $3
Family (up to two adults and two or more dependent children) $10
Active Duty Military Family* FREE
History Lover Members FREE

* Free admission to active-duty military identification holders and up to five immediate family members from May 27 through September 2, 2013 as a part of the Blue Star Museum Initiative.



Special Summer Hours

This summer we are open 6 days a week, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Tuesday—Saturday: 9 am—4 pm

Sunday: 11 am—4 pm



Regular Hours

The Museum is open year-round. Fall, winter and spring hours listed below may be extended for special events.

Tuesday—Saturday: 9 am—4 pm

Fall, winter and spring: Closed Sunday and Monday

Closed Holidays
Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day


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