Hours
For Headquarters, Library, Archives and Program Offices
The Wisconsin Historical Society's headquarters building (map) is located on Library Mall of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. We are free and open to the public.
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-264-6535
Email: asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org
Website: www.wisconsinhistory.org
Library Hours
To protect your safety and ours during the COVID-19 pandemic, options for accessing the library and our collections have changed. Please visit our COVID-19 Closures and Updates page for the most up to date information.
Archives Hours
To protect your safety and ours during the COVID-19 pandemic, options for accessing the archives and our collections have changed. Please visit our COVID-19 Closures and Updates page for the most up to date information.
Scheduled Closures
To protect your safety and ours during the COVID-19 pandemic, options for accessing the library and archives have changed. Please visit our COVID-19 Closures and Updates page for the most up to date information.
The chart below reflects our typical schedule for when the Library's hours are shortened, and when the Library and Archives are closed for holidays and other events. This schedule may change without notice. Before traveling to Madison to use our collections, please call 608-264-6534 to confirm operating hours.
| Date | Change to Schedule | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | 8 am - 7 pm | Fall Hours Begin |
| October 22 | Library Reading Room closing 1 hour early at 4pm | Private Event |
| October 23 | Library Reading Room closing 90 minutes early at 2:30pm | Private Event |
| November 24 | 8 am - 5 pm | Day Before Thanksgiving |
| Nov 25 | Closed | Thanksgiving |
| Dec 23, 27-30 | 8 am - 5 pm | UW Winter Break |
| Dec 24-26 | Closed | Christmas |
| Dec 31, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | Closed | New Year |
Have Questions?
Contact our Library and Archives staff at 608-264-6535 or by email below: