Racine Heritage Museum, Racine

Name: Racine Heritage Museum
Address: 701 Main St, Racine, 53403-1211, United States
Telephone: +1 262-636-3926

#6 among attractions in Racine

Museum, History museum

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The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by John Mauran in the Beaux-Arts style, the building served as the Racine Public Library from 1904 until 1958, and has housed the Racine Heritage Museum since 1963. It is also the home of the Racine County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1981. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 42°43'33"N, 87°46'56"W

Address

701 Main StDowntown RacineRacine 53403-1211 United States

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+1 262-636-3926

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Day trips

Racine Heritage Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Luke's, Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Golden Rondelle, First Presbyterian Church.

~260 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke's, Racine
2 min walk • St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory is a historic church complex in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for its architectural significance. St.
0.6 miN
Lighthouse
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Racine
16 min walk • The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station is a complex of navigation aids begun by the U.S. government in the 1860s near the harbor of Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Golden Rondelle, Racine
22 min walk • The Golden Rondelle Theater is a historic theater currently located in the administration complex of S. C. Johnson & Son in Racine, Wisconsin. Featuring a radical design, the theater was originally part of the 1964-65 World's Fair before being moved to Racine.
~780 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Racine
4 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 716 College Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1852 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was designed by Lucas Bradley.
~920 ftN
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine
5 min walk • The Racine Art Museum and RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. The museum holds the largest and most significant contemporary craft collection in North America, with more than 9,500 objects from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
~720 ftS
42°43'26"N • 87°46'59"W
Veterans Center, Racine
4 min walk • Museum
0.6 miNW
42°43'48"N • 87°47'31"W
5Th Street Yacht Club, Racine
15 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~1510 ftN
42°43'47"N • 87°47'1"W
Funky Hannah's, Racine
8 min walk • Museum
1.1 miW
Bridge, Baseball field, Park
Island Park, Racine
29 min walk • Island Park or Horlick Park is a neighborhood park covering 19 acres of land in Racine, Wisconsin. The park is located on an island, surrounded on both sides by the Root River.
0.4 miN
Romanesque architecture
Shoop Building, Racine
11 min walk • The Shoop Building is a historic office building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Located next to the Root River at 215 State Street and 222 Main Street, its six-story height and contrast of Cream City brick and red sandstone make it a distinctive part of Racine's skyline.
0.6 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Chauncey Hall House, Racine
15 min walk • The Chauncey Hall House, also known as Knight House, is located in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Racine Heritage Museum open?

Racine Heritage Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Racine Heritage Museum?

Nearby attractions include St. Luke's, Racine (2 min walk), Veterans Center, Racine (4 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Racine (4 min walk), R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine (5 min walk).

How to get to Racine Heritage Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Racine Heritage Museum:

Bus

Main Street And 7th Street • Lines: 1, 3 (1 min walk)
Downtown • Lines: 1, 3, 7 (1 min walk)