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Ten Chimneys

Ten Chimneys, home and retreat of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, is open to the public as a world-class house museum and a national resource for theatre and the arts. Almost all of the estate’s décor and collections are intact and remain unchanged since the Lunts first assembled them in the 1930s and ’40s. Ten Chimneys is a National Historic Landmark, and a "Save America’s Treasures" project site. Open May to mid Nov, Tue-Sat. Admission $28–$35. Children under 12 not permitted.
Call 262-968-4110. E-mail: tours@tenchimneys.org Web: www.tenchimneys.org
Thirty miles west of Milwaukee, S43 W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot, Waukesha County.

America's Black Holocaust Museum

Call 414-264-2500.
2233 N Fourth St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Americanism Center Museum

Call 262-692-9111.
Fredonia, Ozaukee County.

Anderson Arts Center

Historic French Period Revival mansion that features Kenosha's largest collection of art. Sundays 1 to 4 pm. Donation. The Arts Center is dedicated to the support and promotion of all of the arts: fine art, music, dance, literature, and drama. The Center is available for special events, including wedding receptions, on a limited basis.
Call 262-653-0481.
121 66th St, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Angel Museum

Summer: May through October. Mon to Sat 10 am to 5 pm. Sun 1 to 4 pm. Winter: Nov through Apr. Tues to Sat 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Call for holiday hours. Includes the Berg collection, the black angels collection (donated by Oprah Winfrey), and the individual memorials and gifts collection.
Call 608-362-9099.
656 Pleasant St, Beloit, Rock County.

Lake Mills/Aztalan Museum

Open: Thr- Sun 12pm - 4pm. Located 1 Mile East of Lake Mills at the corner of HWY B & Q. Admission $3 for adults, $1 for age 6 to 17, under age 6 free. The museum is open from May 15 thru Sept 30. Tours of the Museum for large groups or during days the museum is closed may be made by appointment.
Call 920-648-4632.
N6284 Hwy Q, Jefferson, Jefferson County.

Bast Bell Museum

The fascinating medley includes tiny bells, lady bells, glass bells, local school bells, donkey bells from Sicily, sleigh bells from Europe and Asia, bells worn on the toes of East Indian dancers, Persian camel bells, Indian elephant bells, Westminster chimes, Chinese mystery gong, 40-pound farm bell, locomotive bells, china bells, church bells and more bells. Learn about the age of the bells, the variety, the origins, and the materials of the bells. Individual, tour-group, and family tours.
Call 262-628-3170.
From I41/45 exit onto Hwy 167 (Holy Hill Rd) and go 2 miles, Germantown, Washington County.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Designed specifically for kids age 10 and younger, featuring hands - on exhibits and interactive programs. A safe place where children and grownups learn alongside each other. Easy freeway access. Convenient parking.
Call 414-390-5437.
929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, at O'Donnell Park on the lakefront, Milwaukee County.

Cedarburg General Store Museum

This newly restored wooden frame building circa 1860's houses an outstanding and extensive collection of antique advertising art, packaging and Depression era ephemera. Items are displayed to recreate a typical general store. This marvelous treasury of past delights young and old. The Cedarburg Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce are located within the museum. No admission. Donations appreciated. Guided group tours by appointment.
Call 414-377-962- or toll-free 800-233-2874.
W61 N480 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, , Ozaukee County.

Charles A Wustum Museum of Fine Art

Call 262-636-9177.
2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, Racine County.

Charles Allis Art Museum

Call 414-278-8295 or 414-278-9120.
1801 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Chocolate Experience Museum

Memorabilia from Nestle Chocolate and Confections, a pictorial exhibit of the chocolate making process, a whimsical "Willy Wonka" contraption that delivers a Nestle miniature bar to delight the child in all of us! Video on the history of chocolate, chocolate sculptures, and gift items. Free; donations welcome. Open Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm; Sat, 10am to 2pm.
113 E Chestnut St, Suite B, Burlington, Racine County.

Clark House Museum

Formerly a 19th century stagecoach inn on the Watertown Plank Road, the Clark House is now a museum maintained by the Pewaukee Area Historical Society. Its collection reflects Pewaukee's unique history as a popular summer resort area, haven for lovers of lake sports, a major supplier of ice for southeastern Wisconsin, as well as farming. Early settlement is shown in the new Native American exhibit with emphasis on the Potawotami. The new exhibit building will house farm equipment and tools.
Call 262-691-0233
205 E Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, Waukesha County.

David V Uihlein Racing Car Museum

Call 262-253-2661.
236 Hamilton Rd, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County.

Dinosaur Discovery Museum

Dramatic life-size dinosaur replica casts, interactive exhibits, bones, fossils, engaging family programs and activities, and a real working on-site paleontology lab. Free admission. Open Tue - Sun, 12 - 5 pm.
Call 262-653-4450.
5608 Tenth Avenue, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Discovery World Museum

Call 414-765-9966 or 414-765-0777.
815 N James Lovell St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

East Troy Electric Railroad Museum

Call 262-548-3837 or 262-642-3263.
2002 Church St, East Troy, Walworth County.

Eghart Victorian House

Call 262-384-2674.
224 E Pierron St, Port Washington, Ozaukee County.

Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. Adults $4.50, youth and seniors (over 65) $2.50. Admission is free for museum members, children 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult, and University students with valid student identification.
Call 414-203-0371.
208 N Water St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Elkhart Lake Depot Museum

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 am to 5 pm. Local history museum located in a 100 year-old railway depot.
Call 920-876-2922.
104 S East St, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County.

Firehouse 3 Museum

One of three dedicated Fire Museums in Wisconsin this is a former Racine Fire Station that dates to 1882. The museum has been restored to the early 1900's and includes both horse drawn and motorized fire fighting equipment in addition to many artifacts and photos.
Call 262-637-7395 or 262-637-1369.
700 Sixth Street, Racine, Racine County.

Fox Lake Historical Museum

Call 920-928-3095.
211 Cordelia St, Fox Lake, Dodge County.

Gallery of Flight

Call 414-747-5316.
5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Geneva Lake Area Museum of History

Call 262-248-6060.
818 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, Walworth County.

Haggerty Museum of Art

Call 414-228-7290.
Marquette University, Milwaukee County.

Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead

Call 608-365-7835.
845 Hackett, Beloit, Rock County.

Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center

Extension of the Lincon-Tallman Restorations house museum. Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm. Closed major holidays.
Call 608-756-4509.
426 N Jackson St, Janesville, Rock County.

Henschels Indian Museum and Fee Fishing

Call 414-876-3193.
N8551 Holstein Rd, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County.

Hoard Historical Museum

Call 920-563-7769.
407 Merchants Ave, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County.

Honey of a Museum - All About Bees and Honey

Located at Honey Acres and owned by the Diehnelts, beekeepers and honey packers since 1852. Features include: bee tree, a close up view of bees activies; 20 minute color multi media show; examples of beekeeping yesterday, today, and around the world; displays of pollination and beeswax; Mr Black Bear; scenic nature walk; Tower Gift Shop; and honey tasting. Open all year Mon - Fri, 9am - 3:30pm. May 15 - Oct 30 on Sat and Sun, 12 - 4pm. Closed Holidays. Groups by appointment. Free admission. Wheelchairs accomodated.
Call 920-474-4411.
On Hwy 67 two miles N of Ashippun, only one hour from Milwaukee or Madison, 12 miles north of I-94, N1557 Highway 67, Ashippun, Dodge County.

Horicon Historical Society Museum

The Satterlee Clark House was built in 1863. Some of the rooms of the home are furnished while others are used for display purposes. Also on the grounds is an original one room school house built in 1884. Open the 2nd and 4th Sun of the month, May through Oct from 1 to 4 pm.
322 Winter St, Horicon, Dodge County.

Horwitz Planetarium

Call 262-970-1083.
Lindholm Building, Waukesha County.

Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater

Call 414-278-6182 or 414-319-4629 infoline.
710 W James Lovell St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

International Clown Hall of Fame

Discover clown memorabilia, including historical artifacts such as costumes of famous clowns from all over the world, past and present, and an art gallery featuring the works of Jim Howle. Open Monday-Friday. Adults $2, children five and under free.
Call 414-319-0848.
The Grand Avenue Mall, Lower Level Ste 700, Milwaukee County.

Kenosha County Historical Museum

Call 262-654-5770.
6300 Third Ave, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Kenosha History Center

The 1866 Southport Lighthouse and the adjacent 1917 Kenosha Water Utility Pumping Station together now form the campus of the Kenosha History Center on Historic Simmons Island. The Kenosha History Center is the headquarters of the Kenosha County Historical Society, a non-profit organization served by a volunteer board of directors and supported by memberships, Kenosha County government and private donations. Open Tue - Fri 10am to 4:30pm, Sat 10am to 4pm Sun, 12pm to 4pm. Closed Holidays.
Call 262-654-5770.
220 51st Place, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Kenosha Public Museum

A natural history and fine and decorative arts museum, is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Open daily. General admission is free. Group fees may apply. Sun - Mon, 12 Noon - 5pm; Tue - Sat 9am - 5pm.
Call 262-653-4140.
5500 First Avenue, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Logan Museum of Anthropology

Containing some of the world's oldest jewelry, Precolumbian ceramics, Native American artifacts, and what scholars regard as the most significant collection of paleolithic art outside Europe; Logan Museum's principle role is that of a research and teaching museum. Visitors will see a two-story glass cube in which thousands of pieces are on view and through which they can witness scholars and students conserving and cataloging objects. Open 11 - 4pm, Tue - Sun. Free admission. Donations suggested.
Call 608-363-2677.
Memorial Hall, Beloit College campus, 700 College Street, Beloit, Rock County.

Logic Puzzle Museum

Call 262-763-3946.
533 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, Racine County.

Milton House Museum

Call 608-868-7771 or 608-868-7772.
18 S Janesville St, Milton, Rock County.

Milwaukee Art Museum

Call 414-224-3850 or 414-224-3200.
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee Beer Museum

Preserving the rich heritage of Milwaukee's breweries and saloons, the Milwaukee Beer Museum is a collecting museum and educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and positive cultural impact of beer and the brewing arts. Established to provide breweriana collectors and beer historians with a central, physical space to securely display and archive the treasures of our Milwaukee brewing heritage.
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722 South Fifth Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee County Historical Center

Call 414-273-8288.
910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo is a serene home to more than 2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles with more than 350 species represented. However, the Zoo has become more than that to visitors. It is a site for workshops, holiday celebrations, summer concerts and food festivals. Recognized as one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo serves as a resource to educate, entertain and inspire.
Call 414-771-3040.
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee Maritime Center

Call 414-276-5664.
500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee Public Museum

Daily 9-5 pm, closed July 4th. Admission: adults (16-61) $11, seniors $9, children (3-15) $7, under 3 Free. Admission is free on Mondays to Milwaukee County residents with identification.
Call 414-278-2702.
800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Old County Jailhouse

The old 1886 jailhouse currently displays the collection of the Washington County Historical Society, Inc. Visitors will see how this wonderful building served as the sheriff's home as well as the county jail. Exhibits throughout the jailhouse depict the life and times of the people who lived and worked in Washington County. April through December, Tuesday and Thursday 1-4 pm, and the second Sunday of each month 1-4 pm throughout the year.
Call 414-335-4678.
340 S 5th Ave, West Bend, , Washington County.

Old Courthouse Museum and Old Sheriff's Residence

The Museum is Victorian architecture featuring galleries, and a restored courtroom - available for rent; a perfect place for intimate romantic weddings or other events. The Sheriff’s Residence and Jail sends visitors back in time to days when the sheriff’s family and prisoners shared a dwelling. Tours by appointment. Wed - Fri, 11 - 5 pm; Sat 9 am - 1 pm; Sun 1 pm - 4:30 pm; Mon & Tues by appointment. Museum free, Sheriff’s Residence $4 per adult, max tour charge $10 per family. Members free.
Call 262-335-4678.
320 S 5th Ave, West Bend, Washington County.

Old Falls Village Museum

Call 262-251-2888.
N96 W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County.

Old World Wisconsin

Re-discover the courage of America's early pioneers. Get to know these strong and determined people. The farms, the clothing, the implements and the animals are all authentic - right down to the smells. Open Wednesday - Sunday May 1 to June 16, Tuesday - Sunday June 18 to September 1, Wednesday - Sunday September 2 to October 31 from 10 am to 5 pm, and a special Christmas program in December. Admission: adults $11, children (5-12) $5.50, seniors (65 and over) $9.90, family pass available.
Call 262-594-6300.
S103 W37890 Hwy 67, Eagle, Waukesha County.

Ozaukee County Pioneer Village

Living museum of 17 buildings of the 1840-1907 era. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Wed, Sat and Sun, Labor Day-Oct 11 Sat and Sun.
Call 262-377-4510.
4880 Hwy I, Saukville, Ozaukee County.

Palumbo Civil War Museum

Call 262-551-8500.
2001 Alford Dr, Kenosha, Kenosha County.

Plymouth Historical Society Museum

Call 920-893-5242.
520 East Mill Street, Plymouth, SheboyganCounty.

Racine County Historical Museum

Call 262-636-3926.
701 S Main St, Racine, Racine County.

Robert and Elizabeth Solem Museum

Lincoln Center is the home of the Robert and Elizabeth Solem Museum. Located on the site of the former Lincoln Junior High School, the Center’s museum offers you a chance to view exhibit areas which focus on a variety of local historical themes. The exhibit areas include the Beloit Gallery, Arthur Missner Veterans Gallery and Memorial, the Ted Perring Sports Hall of Fame, and the Beloit Hall of Fame. Open Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm. Admission free. Donations appreciated.
Call 608-365-7835.
845 Hackett St, Beloit, Rock County.

Rock County Historical Museum

Call 608-756-4509.
10 S High St, Janesville, Rock County.

Sci-Fi Café And Earth Mysteries Museum

Learn about Burlington and history of UFOs and the phenomenon surrounding them. Discover the ancient history and traditions of the Native American Indians. We take you back in time with ancient artifacts on display including: a skull dating back over 1 million years, primitive stone tools, ancient crematory remains, burial idols, coins dating back to 250 BC, ancient beads, Roswell UFO artifacts, Shell Hammers and Tools, Shell Net Weights, Prehistoric Megalodon teeth, treasure maps and much more.
Call 262-767-1116.
532 N Pine Street, Burlington, RacineCounty.

Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts

Call 920-885-3635.
1605 North Spring St, Beaver Dam, Dodge County.

Spinning Top Exploratory Museum

Call 262-763-3946.
533 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, Racine County.

Tobacco City Museum

Call 608-884-4319.
210 W Fulton St, Edgerton, Rock County.

UWM Vogel Hall Art Museum

Call 414-229-6509.
3253 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

Call 414-271-3656 or 414-278-0126.
2220 N Terrace St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Wade House and Wesley Jung Carriage Museum

Those who braved the arduous journey from Sheboygan to Fond du Lac in the 1850s passed many hours jarred by the clack and clatter of spoke wheels on wooden planks before arriving at the Wade House stagecoach inn. But once there, in the middle of the Wisconsin wilderness, they found an oasis of studied civility. Today Wade House regales visitors with the story of Wisconsin settlement. Open daily through Oct 31 from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission: adults $7.75, children (5-12) $3.75, senior citizens (65 and over) $7.
Call 920-526-3271.
Seven miles W of Plymouth, just off Highway 23 in Greenbush, Sheboygan County.

Washington County Historical Society Museum

The Washington County Historical Society, Inc, in cooperation with Washington County, is in the final stage of renovating the 1889 Courthouse for use as a museum. Although renovation is in progress, special tours of the facility can be arranged. When completed, the Old Courthouse Museum will tell the story of Washington County and preserve the local history and heritage for future generations. For more information about tours, rentals and the research library, please call the museum.
Call 414-335-4678.
320 S 5th Ave, West Bend, , Washington County.

Watson's Wild West Museum

Call 262-723-7505.
W4865 Potter Rd, Elkhorn, Walworth County.

Waukesha County Museum

Open Tues through Sat 10 am - 4:30 pm. Exhibits include fur trading, Waukesha County during the American Civil War, Springs Era, toys through the ages. Admission is by donation. Free parking is available on the street and in city lots. The museum's Research Center is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 - 4:30 and 12:30 – 4:30 on Thursday, closed on Wednesday. Fee for Research Center is $3 per day.
Call 262-521-2859.
101 W Main St, Waukesha, Waukesha County.

Wesley M Jung Carriage Museum

Call 920-526-3271.
Greenbush, Sheboygan County.

West Bend Art Museum

A treasure piece of an art museum. Contains the world's largest collection of 19th century Milwaukee- Munich artist, Carl von Marr. Extensive art library and a collection of Wisconsin art dating from the 1850's.
Call 262-334-9638.
300 S 6th Ave, West Bend, Washington County.

West Bend Company/Regal Ware Historic Museum

The newest addition to the Washington County Historical Society, this museum tells a story of innovative, far thinking men who changed to local economy, as well as directly affecting women’s history and American Consumerism. Opening November 2008!
18 E Washington Street, West Bend, Washington County.

Wisconsin Automotive Museum

Call 414-673-7999.
147 N Rural St, Hartford, Washington County.

Wisconsin Black Historical Museum

Call 414-372-7677.
2620 W Center St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Wright Museum of Art

The Wright Museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets works of art from around the world. Its collection boasts 8,000 objects, including historic photographs, European and American graphics, paintings, sculpture, and Asian decorative arts. The museum features local and regional artists (including student art), a variety of travelling exhibitions, and works from the permanent collection. Open 11am - 4pm, Tue - Sun. Free admission. Donations suggested.
Call 608-363-2677.
Memorial Hall, Beloit College campus, 700 College Street, Beloit, Rock County.

Yerkes Observatory

Call 262-245-5555.
373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, Walworth County.