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HOURS & ADMISSIONS

HOURS

Wednesday – Saturday
10 AM – 3 PM

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

ADMISSION

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated.

Suggested Donation
Adult: $5
Child (5-12): $3

*Free gift with admission while supplies last!

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

The Historical Museum is conveniently located on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison.

Parking is recommended in the following lots:

State Street Capitol Garage (one block north of the Museum)
Overture Center Garage (two blocks west of the Museum)
Buckeye Lot.

City of Madison Metro Transit buses serving the Capitol Square are 2-7, 12, 15, 23, 38, 70, and 72.

GROUP TOURS

Details

Book your group tour today! Tours include private guide(s) that can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group.

Min: 10 | Max: unlimited

Groups over 12 will be split

Please note we do not offer onsite dining and parking. Reservations needed 2 weeks in advance.

Pricing

$6.00 per guest
*bluestar initiative

Tour operators/guides/drivers: FREE

Payment due on arrival.

For more information, or to book, contact museumeducation@wisconsinhistory.org or 608-264-6557

SHOPPING & GIFTS

Visit the Museum Store to take home some of the history of Wisconsin. You’ll find unique items that are sure to delight visitors of all ages, including books, home decor, jewelry, clothing, toys, and much more!

Enjoy 10 percent off store items as a Wisconsin Historical Society member.

Many of the items we sell in-store are available online. Explore the gifts and books that are for sale!

SHOP ONLINE

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

We care about your safety! Please make sure to stay home if you’re sick and follow these CDC guidelines when you visit us.

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair. Visitors with limited mobility may be dropped off and picked up directly in front of the Museum on Carroll Street.

While no pets are allowed in the museum, service animals are permitted for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

No guns, knives, or weapons allowed on premises.

Wisconsin Historical Museum may occasionally photograph or video visitors for educational and promotional use. Attendance on premises constitutes implied consent for use of the visitors’ likeness in Wisconsin Historical Museum and Wisconsin Historical Society educational and promotional materials.