History Happens Here
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.
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Society Breaks Ground on the New Wisconsin History Center
The Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center…
Historical Society Preps Construction Site
We’ve begun preparing the construction site on the Wisconsin State Capitol building square for the Wisconsin History Center…
State Authorization to Construct History Center
The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission…
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!
New Exhibit:
50 Years of Hip-Hop in Wisconsin
Free Admission | Now through Sept 19
Dive into the sights, sounds and stories of performers, producers, dancers and communities who’ve shaped Wisconsin’s vibrant hip-hop scene when you visit
the Lead Between the Rhymes pop-up exhibit
in the History Makers Space.
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🏗️ Construction update from the Wisconsin History Center site!
Excavation for the new, five-story history hub is well underway, with concrete foundations set to begin in July. The tower crane will go up soon after.
Keep an eye here for more updates and photos from the construction site as we build history, together!
Learn more about the future Wisconsin History Center: wihist.org/4eGM4pt
Thanks to our construction partners at JH Findorff for the photos from the site!
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So happy for you guys!
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Congratulations, Wisconsin Historical Society! This is a very big deal.
Congratulations 👍
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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