Field Trips
Give Your Learners the Best Field Trip Memory of the Year
Wisconsin Historical Society learning takes place at our historic sites and museums, online, and in your classroom. Each program delivers standard-aligned content, wrapped in play, creativity, critical thinking, and storytelling. All of our K-12 educational programs are based in inquiry and aligned to learning standards.
PK-12 field trips to the new Wisconsin History Center will begin in spring 2028. Click ‘Join the Waitlist’ to request your spot!
History Maker Space
History Maker Space
Learn, grow, and connect with history at this active, community-focused space that hosts pop-up exhibitions, events, lectures, and hands-on programs.
1 S Pinckney St
Madison, WI 53703
608-852-2068
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Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of 19th century immigrants to the state at Old World Wisconsin. Try your hand at crafts and trades, and play – yes, even the grown-ups! This is where history comes alive!
W372 S9727 Hwy 67
Eagle, WI 53119
262-594-6301
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Circus World Museum
Circus World
Visit the original winter home of the Ringling Bros. Circus! Learners of all ages are invited to experience this rich history through museum explorations, performances, and deep dives into life under the Big Top.
550 Water St
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-8341
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Black Point Estate & Gardens
Black Point Estate & Gardens
Immerse yourself in 19th century Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp’s grand lakeside retreat. A Gilded Age jewel, this opulent mansion and meticulously maintained gardens reveal why Geneva Lake remains a highly desirable location to live and recreate.
812 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262-248-1888
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First Capitol
First Capitol
Welcome to Wisconsin’s First Capitol, where for just 46 days in 1836 representatives met to lay the foundation for our state’s government. Immerse yourself in the world of these founders, walking through the buildings and rooms where these important decisions were made.
18904 Co Rd G
Belmont, WI 53510
608-987-2122
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H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum
H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum
Step into the 1875 photo studio of Henry Hamilton Bennett and dive into the story behind the Dells. Ask about sitting for a class portrait during your field trip!
215 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-253-3523
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Madeline Island Museum
Madeline Island Museum
Welcome to Mooniingwanekaaning (Madeline Island), the ancestral homeland of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. A visit to the Madeline Island Museum is an adventure through time, exploring the stories of the diverse peoples who have called the island home.
226 Colonel Woods Ave
La Pointe, WI 54850
715-747-2415
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Pendarvis
Pendarvis
Explore the lives of Cornish immigrants who came to Wisconsin before statehood to work in the mines and discover how this historic site was saved by a forward-thinking couple 100 years later during our hands-on field trips.
114 Shakerag St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
608-987-2122
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Reed School
Reed School
Journey to the era of the one-room schoolhouse! Nearly 6,000 one-room schoolhouses across rural Wisconsin served generations of rural Wisconsin children. This immersive experience brings students into the past and creates connections to their lives today.
4326 US-10
Neillsville, WI 54456
608-253-3523
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Stonefield
Stonefield
How did Wisconsin become the Dairy State? Visit Stonefield to explore our state’s rich agricultural history and how it has changed over time.
12195 Co Hwy VV
Cassville, WI 53806
608-725-5210
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Villa Louis
Villa Louis
Explore many layers of history in one very unique location. Tour the late 19th-century Victorian mansion and grounds, engage with a hands-on 18th-century fur trade experience, and head outdoors for a history hike and scavenger hunt.
521 N Villa Louis Rd
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
608-326-2721
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Wade House
Wade House
Discover the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars and railroads. Tour a 27-room Stagecoach Inn, then explore the grounds including our working historic sawmill and blacksmith shop.
W7965 WI-23,
Greenbush, WI 53026
920-526-3271
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Homeschool Days
Calling all homeschool learners and non-traditional students! Learners of all ages are invited to explore the trails, gardens, historic buildings, and more of Wisconsin in the mid-1800s.
Explore EventsLearning in Your Classroom
Virtual Programs
Year Round
Bring the Wisconsin Historical Society to your classroom! Our virtual programs can be streamed via Zoom (our default), Teams, or Google Meet.
National History Day
Year Round
National History Day (NHD) is more than just a day; it is an academic enrichment program for 6th-12th graders. Kids all across the country (and world) create NHD projects.
In-Classroom Programs
Year Round
WHS In-Classroom programs bring museum education into your classroom. Our inquiry-based sessions are designed to engage the minds and excite the imaginations of all history explorers.
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