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Sauk County Historical Museum
The Sauk County Historical Museum features a large collection of files on the people that settled Sauk County. Census records, newspaper and thousands of artifacts that have been donated to the museum relate the story of the early settlers.
Address: 531 Fourth Avenue Baraboo WI USA 53913
 1 608 356-1001
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Mid-Continent Railway Museum North Freedom
At the Mid-Continent Railway Museum, visitors enjoy riding the historic train for a seven-mile, 50-minute trip on a former branch of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The 1915 train is restored and museum employees are dressed in period clothing. The museum also features displays relating the history of the railroad and a gift shop.
Address: E8948 Diamond Hill Rd. North Freedom WI USA 53951
 Send an Email 1 608 522-4261
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Museum of Minerals and Crystals Dodgeville
Featuring a large selection of fossils, crystals, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones and a blacklight, the Museum of Minerals and Crystals is located four miles north of Dodgeville. Visitors also enjoy touring the 1845 lead mine and riding the 1931 zinc mine train above ground. The museum is open daily from May through October from 9am to 5pm.
Address: 4334 State Road 23 Dodgeville WI USA 53533-8910
1 608 935-5205
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Circus World Museum Baraboo
Circus World Museum offers a wide range of programming, demonstrations and live exhibits relating to the history of the American circus. Located on the site of the original Ringling Bros. Circus Winter Quarters, the museum features a big top circus show daily with live animals and performers.
Address: 550 Water St. Baraboo WI USA 53913
Send an Email (2) 1 608 356-8341
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Milton House Museum
Not only in the Milton House a museum, it also is a home that is one of 12 Underground Railroad National Historic Landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former stagecoach inn, built in 1838, is restored to its original splendor and is filled with period artifacts.
Address: . Milton WI USA 53563
Send an Email 1 608 868-7772
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Poynette Area Museum
Commemorating Poynette's history, the Poynette Area Museum features artifacts, photographs and documents relating to the town's past.
Address: 116 N Main St Poynette WI USA 53955-9329
1 608 635-9849
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Historic Cheesemaking Center
Commemorating the role that cheese has played in Wisconsin's history, the Historic Cheesemaking Center features artifacts and information about the area's cheese industry. The center is located in Monroe's historic depot that was built in the mid 1880s.
Address: 2108 7th Avenue Monroe WI USA
1 308 325-4636
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Christopher Columbus Museum
Commemorating the famed explorer, the Christopher Columbus Museum features a 300-foot wall space and 80 cases of displays that depict the period that Columbus arrived in America. A selection of pre and post-Columbian artifacts are on display, including silks, glassware, statues, tapestries, pottery and metals. The Christpoher Columbus Museum is located in the Columbus Antiques Mall.
Address: 239 Whitney St. Columbus WI USA 53925-0151
1 920 623-1992
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Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
The Dodge Mining Camp Cabin was built in 1827 and showcases the changes in mining over the past 170 years. The cabin is open May 15 through September 15 on Wednesday through Friday from 1pm to 4pm.
Address: 205 E Fountain St Dodgeville WI USA 53533
1 608 935-5557
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Wax World of the Stars
The Wax World of the Stars offers guests the opportunity to see life-size, realistic reproductions of famous movie personalities, among others. Special tributes have been created for Princess Diana and John Travolta.
Address: 105 Broadway Wisconsin Dells WI USA 53965-1549
1 608 254-2184
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Wisconsin Dells
The Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum displays oddities from around the globe in theatres, galleries and video presentations. Open year round.
Address: 115 Broadway Wisconsin Dells WI USA 53965
1 608 253-7556
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Top Secret
This Wisconsin Dells attraction is Top Secret. Resembling an upside down White House, visitors are cautioned that this attraction is not for the faint of heart.
Address: 527 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy. Wisconsin Dells WI USA 53965
1 608 254-6700
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Taliesin Estate - Frank Lloyd Wright Spring Green
In 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright began purchasing the land where his maternal grandparents once lived. Over the following two decades, Wright managed to buy the 600 acres surrounding the estate and today it serves a historic site and museum where guided walking tours are given. Visitors enjoy exploring the historic buildings, including the Unity Chapel, which was built in 1886. The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center houses the tour program, the Taliesin Book Store and a small cafe.
Address: 5607 Cty. Hwy. C Spring Green WI USA 53588
1 608 588-7900
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Mineral Point Railroad Depot
Built in 1856 from local materials, the Mineral Point Railroad Depot is the oldest depot in Wisconsin. Today this historic site houses a museum that educates visitors on the history of the Wisconsin railroad. Historic artifacts, recreations and photographs are showcased at this museum.
Address: 11 Commerce St Mineral Point WI USA 53565-1302
1 608 987-2695
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Middleton Historical Museum
Located in a historic landmark building that was built in 1867, the Middleton Historical Museum commemorates the area's early pioneers. The museum is open mid-April through mid-October on Tuesday and Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
Address: 7410 Hubbard Avenue Middleton WI USA 53562
1 608 836-7614
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Indian Agency House
Built in 1832, the historic Indian Agency House is one of Wisconsin's oldest homes. Constructed by the United States government as a residence for the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk, this home is now a museum. Open from May through October from 10am to 4pm every day except Sunday when the hours are 11am to 4pm.
Address: RR 1 Portage WI USA 53901
1 608 742-6362
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Lafayette County Historical Museum
The Lafayette County Historical Museum encompasses two buildings in Darlington, Wisconsin. Visitors enjoy learning about railroad history and viewing model trains, while also learning about the history of the area through a variety of displays.
Address: 300 Washington St Darlington WI USA 53530
1 608 776-8340
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Museum at the Portage
The permanent collection at the Museum at the Portage includes artifacts relating to Native American settlements, European explorers, Fort Winnebago, the city's rail history and more.
Address: 805 MacFarlane Road Portage WI USA 53901
1 608 742-6682
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Miracle - The White Buffalo at the Heider Farm
Miracle was a rare white buffalo that was born in 1994 and died in 2004. She was considered to be the first white buffalo calf born since 1933 and was seen as extremely important in the religious beliefs of many American Indian tribes. The pasture where Miracle resided is open to the public, as well as a gift shop and museum commemorating the white buffalo that brought joy to many people.
Address: 2739 S. River Road Janesville WI USA
Send an Email 1 608 752-2224
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Hoard Historical Museum Fort Atkinson
Hoard Historical Museum celebrates Fort Atkinson's diverse history through a variety of artifacts. Visitors enjoy viewing Native American artifacts, quilts and local artwork, while learning about the area.
Address: 407 Merchants Ave Fort Atkinson WI USA 53538
Send an Email 1 920 563-7769
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Cambridge Historic Museum
The Cambridge Historic Museum educates visitors on the community's heritage. A variety of artifacts relate the area's history through a number of themed displays. A museum gift shop is also located on the premises.
Address: 213 South Street Cambridge WI USA 53523-9617
Send an Email (2) 1 608 423-3327
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Mount Horeb Mustard Museum
Featuring over 4,000 jars, bottles and tubes of mustards from all over the nation and the world, the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum is a condiment lover's paradise. Visitors to the museum enjoy the gallery, the French Mustard Piece Theater and sampling hundreds of types of mustards and sauces under the guidance of the Confidential Condiment Counselors. The online store offers over 800 different types of mustard for sale.
Address: 100 West Main Street Mount Horeb WI USA 53572
Send an Email 1 608 437-3986
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Pendarvis Historic Site
The Pendarvis Historic Site allows visitors to explore a Cornish Miners' colony, complete with dressed up workers, historical artifacts and more.
Address: 114 Shake Rag Street Mineral Point WI USA 53565
1 608 987-2122
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Oregon Area Historical Society Museum
Commemorating the history of the Oregon area, this museum features documents, photographs and artifacts that represent the Oregon settlers.
Address: 159 W Lincoln St Oregon WI USA 53575-1138
1 608 835-8961
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Angell Park Speedway
Featuring midget car races every Sunday from mid-May through Labor Day, the Angell Park Speedway is also home to the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
Address: 100 Park St. Sun Prairie WI USA 53590
Send an Email 1 608 837-5252
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Swiss Historical Village
Commemorating pioneer life in New Glarus, Swiss Historical Village features 13 buildings, including an authentic 1855 log home, an 1890 cheese factory and a print shop. The Swiss Historical Village was founded in 1942 and features continuous tours by local guides that are knowledgable about the history of New Glarus. Historical archives and genealogical information are also found at this attraction.
Address: 612 7th Avenue New Glarus WI USA 53574
Send an Email 1 608 527-2317
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Wisconsin Historical Museum
The museum includes four floors of changing exhibits and permanent exhibits, as well as a unique museum store. A display of artifacts, photographs, audio-visual presentations and dioramas outline the history of the State of Wisconsin.
Address: 30 Carroll Street Madison WI 53706
Send an Email (8) 1 608 264-6555
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The Octagon House Museum
Built in 1854, the Octagon House is Watertown's most recognizable landmark. Once a private home, the house has been a public museum since 1938, showcasing antique furniture, local history and more. The museum is open May through October from 10am to 3pm. Tours are fully guided.
Address: 919 Charles Street Watertown WI USA 53094
Send an Email 1 920 261-2796
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The House on the Rock
The House on the Rock is a specialty attraction that features a stunning house that was built beginning in the 1940s and is known as an architectural marvel. Overlooking the Wyoming Valley, the 14-room house is sculpted upon Deer Shelter Rock, a chimney of rocks that is 60-feet high. The attraction also offers educational exhibits on transportation, music, aviation, doll houses, circuses, Oriental art and canons. The world's largest carousel is also located at this unique attraction.
Address: 5754 Hwy. 23 Spring Green WI USA 53588
Send an Email (2) 1 608 935-3639
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The Badger Museum
Commemorating the history of Shullsburg and its pioneers, The Badger Museum showcases early farm tools, medical equipment, a general store, a drugstore, a tobacco shop, a turn-of-the-century kit | | 
