Visit Wisconsin Museums and Historic Sites
2020 Updates
All of the Wisconsin Historical Society Sites are closed for the season. Old World Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Museum are offering virtual field trips.
Explore the Sites
For Your Health and Safety

Advance registration is required for all programs - call today to reserve a spot.

Face masks are required for all guests and staff and are available onsite as needed.

Each location is fulfilling an increased daily cleaning and sanitation requirement.

Maintain 6 feet or more space between yourself, other guests, and staff.
Before you plan your visit, make sure to read the 2020 Wisconsin Historical Society health and safety policies for members and guests.
Read Here2020 Site Protocols
At each program and event, the following protocols will be enforced
- Reservations are required to visit any historic site or museum*
- To protect your safety and ours, face MASKS ARE REQUIRED for all guests and staff at our historic sites and museums
- Social distancing guidelines will be enforced at all historic sites and museums
- All events and programs will have a limited capacity to ensure social distancing guidelines are properly followed, keeping the safety of employees and guests as the top priority
- Disposable masks will be available onsite
- All facilities will adhere to significantly increased daily cleaning and sanitation requirements and there will be cleaning stations in each building
- Staff and guests who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay at home
- Each location will follow strict guest engagement protocols, including parking, food preparation, and the use of shared facilities such as a public restroom
*There will be some exceptions to the reservation requirement for in-person shopping. Click here to learn what stores are available for in-person shopping.
See the full list of policies in place for 2020
2020 Sites Know Before You Go FAQ