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Wisconsin’s New History Center
The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing a new, 21st-century history center and cultural attraction to the people of Wisconsin and beyond.
Designed to be a welcoming beacon of inspiration and exploration, the new center set on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison will reflect a modern approach to sharing history and connecting communities.

Recent News
Society Breaks Ground on the New Wisconsin History Center
The Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center…
Historical Society Preps Construction Site
We’ve begun preparing the construction site on the Wisconsin State Capitol building square for the Wisconsin History Center…
State Building Commission Grants Authorization to Construct History Center
The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission…
Progress From the Site
View live updates from the construction site!
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The new history center will be located on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison, contributing to a thriving cultural district and offering a convenient location for school groups visiting from around the state.
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We are so excited to partner with Madison Children's Museumuseum on this fun event! We hope to see you there.Go back in time at Adult Swim: Time Warp at the Madison Children's Museum!
This 21+ event series offers adults the opportunity to play like a grown-up for the evening. At the “Time Warp” edition on April 11, visitors hop into and take a ride in the Time Machine. After taking a spin, where will visitors end up? Will it be trying out historic games at a log cabin in 1850, a 1925 speakeasy, 1975 with its disco tunes – or perhaps the future?
We are excited to partner with the Madison Children’s Museum to contribute activities and resources to this Adult Swim!
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Adult Swim at Madison Children's Museum