Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison

Name: Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Address: 30 W Mifflin St Ste 200, Madison, 53703, United States
Telephone: +1 608-267-1799

#24 among attractions in Madison

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin. ()

Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 43°4'30"N, 89°23'11"W

Address

30 W Mifflin St Ste 200Isthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

+1 608-267-1799

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison Children's Museum.

~600 ftE
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~1090 ftE
Monuments and statues
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Madison Children's Museum, Madison
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~150 ftS
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Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
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~640 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
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Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
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~580 ftSW
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Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
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~1480 ftE
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
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~1560 ftSE
City hall
State Office Building, Madison
8 min walk • The State Office Building is a 13-story, 177-foot-tall high-rise building located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The building was built in three separate stages between 1931 and 1959, with the main section being completed in 1939. It is built in an art deco style, and it is the tallest office building in downtown Madison.
~850 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Madison Masonic Temple, Madison
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wisconsin Veterans Museum open?

Wisconsin Veterans Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wisconsin Veterans Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison (1 min walk), State Street, Madison (2 min walk), Lamb Building, Madison (2 min walk), Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison (2 min walk).

How to get to Wisconsin Veterans Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wisconsin Veterans Museum:

Bus

W Mifflin & N Carroll • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 6, 70, 72, 8 (1 min walk)
State & W Dayton • Lines: 12, 15, 2, 4, 6, 7, 70, 72, 8, Monona Express (2 min walk)