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Wisconsin Historical Museum

About Wisconsin Historical Museum

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and dedicated to the history of Wisconsin. As of April 2026, the museum is closed for a complete replacement of its former building, although a gift shop remains open. The new Wisconsin History Center is expected to open in 2028.

In addition to Wisconsin history, the museum provides information about other American history topics through artifacts, photographs, full-scale dioramas, audio-visual presentations, and interactive multimedia programs.

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