Wisconsin Historic Sites

Wisconsin's historic sites connect you with the past by inviting you inside the very places where history happened. So chart a course to the past and begin exploring three centuries of Wisconsin history.

Old World Wisconsin Relive the Spirit of America's Heartland

Wade House Explore the Era of Stagecoach Travel

Villa Louis Enter the World of Victorian America

Circus World Experience the Thrill That Never Grows Old

Madeline Island Museum A Place of Encounters

Black Point Estate Historic Home and Gardens

H.H. Bennett Studio The Man Who Made Wisconsin Dells Famous

Pendarvis Discover Wisconsin's Groundbreaking Community

Stonefield The Roots of Rural Wisconsin

First Capitol The Birthplace of a Great State

Reed School When One Room Shaped Many Lives

Wisconsin Historical Museum

Located on the Capitol Square in Madison, the Wisconsin Historical Museum is full of wonderful information about the State's rich history. Reach us by phone at 608-264-6555.

Engage your senses

Tour our exhibits to see museum objects and hear stories of native people, settlement days, immigrants' experiences and politics. Experience hands-on learning in our workshops, tours and kids activities. Taste the flavors and smells of Wisconsin's heritage in our adult dinner and lecture series.

Explore the Museum Visit the Museum Field Trips Current Exhibit: Wisconsin Innovations Online Store Event Calendar Volunteer Opportunities Learn more about the new exhibit Wisconsin Innovations at the Wisconsin Historical Museum. Learn about our collections Museum collections contain over 110,000 historical objects and nearly 400,000 archaeological artifacts. Museum Collections Online Collections Online Exhibits