Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison

Name: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Address: 30 N Carroll St, Madison, 53703, United States
Telephone: +1 608-264-6555

#30 among attractions in Madison

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'28"N, 89°23'11"W

Address

30 N Carroll StIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

+1 608-264-6555

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Day trips

Wisconsin Historical 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, Monona Terrace.

~620 ftE
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
3 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1110 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
6 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
~640 ftW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
4 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.4 miSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
11 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~1070 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~130 ftNE
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
1 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
0.6 miW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
16 min walk • The Chazen Museum of Art is an art museum located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chazen Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
~260 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
2 min walk • 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.
~640 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
4 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~430 ftW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
3 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1490 ftE
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
8 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wisconsin Historical Museum open?

Wisconsin Historical Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Wisconsin Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison (1 min walk), Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison (2 min walk), Lamb Building, Madison (2 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church, Madison (2 min walk).

How to get to Wisconsin Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wisconsin Historical Museum:

Bus

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