Venues Guest Agreement & Liability Waiver

Guest Agreement

Wisconsin Historical Society Programs & Historic Sites

There is an inherent risk in participating in and visiting the Wisconsin Historical Society sites. We expect guests to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible and respectful manner. Guests must obey all oral and written warnings. Guests who do not comply with site rules and/or warnings or do not act in a responsible or respectful manner may be ejected from the site without refund. This determination is at the Society's sole discretion. By entering a Wisconsin Historical Society site, guests grant the Wisconsin Historical Society the right to film, video, record or photograph them on State of Wisconsin property for any reason without payment or consideration.  All tickets purchased are final sale, non-refundable, non-transferable.  

By purchasing and/or redeeming a ticket, Guests AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL LAWS AND ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS of attending an event or activity, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Historical Society, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. Guests certify that they are physically fit, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. Guests certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude their participation on the property and in this activity or event.

(A) By purchasing and/or redeeming a ticket, Guests WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE the State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Historical Society from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for death, disability, disease contraction, illness, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to them including traveling to and from the property.

(B) By purchasing and/or redeeming a ticket, Guests AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Historical Society from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in an event or activities, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. 

Parent / Guardian Waiver for Minors (Under 18 years old)

By purchasing and/or redeeming tickets for minors, parents or natural guardians represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity, has consented to his/her child or ward’s participation in the activity or event, and has agreed individually and on behalf of the child or ward, to the terms of this accident waiver and release of liability set forth above. The parent or guardian further agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties referred to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim, or damage whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the parents or legal guardian.