The History Museum at the Castle, Appleton

Name: The History Museum at the Castle
Address: 330 E College Ave, Appleton, 54911-5715, United States
Telephone: +1 920-735-9370

#5 among attractions in Appleton

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Facts and practical information

The History Museum at the Castle is a local history museum located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin across College Avenue from Lawrence University. Owned and operated by the Outagamie County Historical Society, the museum has previously operated under the names The Outagamie Museum and The Houdini Historic Center. The building was earlier known as Masonic Temple. In 2018 the museum was a recipient of the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor given to a museum or library in the United States. ()

Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 44°15'44"N, 88°24'5"W

Address

330 E College AveDowntown AppletonAppleton 54911-5715 United States

Contact

+1 920-735-9370

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Day trips

The History Museum at the Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, St. Mary's Parish, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, All Saints Episcopal Church.

0.8 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton
21 min walk • The Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a historic home in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States that has been converted into a museum.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Mary's Parish, Appleton
17 min walk • St. Mary's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, in the Diocese of Green Bay. Organized by Fr. J.N. Pfeiffer and the Irish Catholics of the area in 1859, St. Mary Parish was the first Roman Catholic church in Appleton.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Opera
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton
13 min walk • The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, also called the PAC, is a performing arts center in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.
~200 ftNE
Church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton
1 min walk • All Saints Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church in Appleton, Wisconsin. A parish in the Diocese of Fond du Lac, it is the only Episcopal church in Appleton. The congregation first met circa 1854 and organized in 1856. The current church building was consecrated in 1905.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Paper Discovery Center, Appleton
19 min walk • The Paper Discovery Center is a museum and workshop center focused on papermaking in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, where paper is an important local industry.
~1520 ftW
44°15'43"N • 88°24'26"W
The Building for Kids Children's Museum, Appleton
8 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
~970 ftN
Synagogue
Temple Zion and School, Appleton
5 min walk • The Temple Zion and School are located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
~1380 ftW
44°15'41"N • 88°24'24"W
The Trout Museum of Art, Appleton
7 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~990 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Appleton
5 min walk • St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Appleton, Wisconsin, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The building was constructed in 1907. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 for its architectural significance.
0.5 miSW
Italianate architecture
John Hart Whorton House, Appleton
13 min walk • The John Hart Whorton House is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Appleton Locks 1–3 Historic District, Appleton
14 min walk • Appleton Locks 1–3 Historic District is a historic district partly in the city of Appleton, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in transport and engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The History Museum at the Castle open?

The History Museum at the Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The History Museum at the Castle?

Nearby attractions include All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton (1 min walk), Temple Zion and School, Appleton (5 min walk), St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Appleton (5 min walk), Seeley G. Mudd Library, Appleton (5 min walk).

How to get to The History Museum at the Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to The History Museum at the Castle:

Bus

College @ Museum • Lines: 9, T (1 min walk)
College & Drew • Lines: T (1 min walk)