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Wisconsin’s New History Center

The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing a new, 21st-century history center and cultural attraction to the people of Wisconsin and beyond.

Designed to be a welcoming beacon of inspiration and exploration, the new center set on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison will reflect a modern approach to sharing history and connecting communities.


Recent News

Society Breaks Ground on the New Wisconsin History Center

The Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center…

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Historical Society Preps Construction Site

We’ve begun preparing the construction site on the Wisconsin State Capitol building square for the Wisconsin History Center…

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State Authorization to Construct History Center

The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission…

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Progress From the Site

View live updates from the construction site! 


Iconic Location

The new history center will be located on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison, contributing to a thriving cultural district and offering a convenient location for school groups visiting from around the state.


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History Maker Space

Hosting pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs, a new retail shop and history center sneak peeks during the construction of the new building

History Makers Tour

Bringing history directly to local communities in every region of the state through pop-up exhibits, artifact displays, public programs, art installations, and more!

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What has been Wisconsin's role in hip hop? A new exhibit at our History Makers Space will answer that question.

We are so excited to partner with Pyramidal Productions on Lead Between the Rhymes - Celebrating Over 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture in Wisconsin!

Join us for the Wisconsin Hip Hop Exhibit Opening on May 30 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. here in Madison. Can't make the opening day? No worries, you can experience this FREE exhibit that highlights our state's hip hop heritage all summer long.

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What has been Wisconsins role in hip hop? A new exhibit at our History Makers Space will answer that question. 

We are so excited to partner with Pyramidal Productions on Lead Between the Rhymes - Celebrating Over 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture in Wisconsin! 

Join us for the Wisconsin Hip Hop Exhibit Opening on May 30 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. here in Madison. Cant make the opening day? No worries, you can experience this FREE exhibit that highlights our states hip hop heritage all summer long. 

Learn more in this interview with 93.1 Jamz: https://wihist.org/3HaP5Sk

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