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Milwaukee’s historical organization and museum, preserving the stories, people, and artifacts that shaped the city and county from the 19th century to today.
General Information
Hours:
Open to the public several days per week and by appointment
Hours may vary for research services and special events
Fees:
General admission required
Discounts available for members, seniors, students, and children
Pet Policy:
Pets not permitted; service animals allowed
Seasons:
All year
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Frg9KqC4x1xC7kP8
910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Website:
https://milwaukeehistory.net/
How to Get There
From downtown Milwaukee: Travel north toward Old World Third Street near the Milwaukee River. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is located in a historic bank building just steps from the RiverWalk and easily accessible on foot, by public transit, or by car with nearby parking garages.
Overview
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) is the region’s principal repository of local history and one of the oldest continuously operating historical societies in the Midwest. Founded in 1935, the organization is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the people, places, and events that define Milwaukee County’s past, from Native history and early settlement through industrial growth and modern urban life.
Housed in a former Beaux‑Arts bank building constructed in the early 20th century, the museum presents rotating and permanent exhibitions drawn from an extensive collection of photographs, documents, artifacts, maps, and decorative objects. Exhibits explore topics such as immigration, commerce, neighborhoods, architecture, civic life, and everyday experiences, offering visitors a grounded, human‑scale view of Milwaukee’s development.
In addition to its museum galleries, the Milwaukee County Historical Society operates a research library and archives that serve scholars, students, genealogists, and the general public. Educational programs, walking tours, lectures, and community partnerships extend its mission beyond the building and into the broader city. Positioned along the RiverWalk in the heart of downtown, MCHS functions as both a cultural anchor and a gateway to understanding how Milwaukee’s layered history continues to influence its present identity.
This article is based on publicly available historical and institutional information from official sources related to
https://milwaukeehistory.net/Milwaukee County Historical Society and the
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_County_Historical_SocietyWikipedia overview,
released under the
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Creative Commons Attribution‑Share‑Alike License 3.0.
General Information
Hours may vary for research services and special events
Discounts available for members, seniors, students, and children
910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
How to Get There
From downtown Milwaukee: Travel north toward Old World Third Street near the Milwaukee River. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is located in a historic bank building just steps from the RiverWalk and easily accessible on foot, by public transit, or by car with nearby parking garages.
Overview
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) is the region’s principal repository of local history and one of the oldest continuously operating historical societies in the Midwest. Founded in 1935, the organization is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the people, places, and events that define Milwaukee County’s past, from Native history and early settlement through industrial growth and modern urban life.
Housed in a former Beaux‑Arts bank building constructed in the early 20th century, the museum presents rotating and permanent exhibitions drawn from an extensive collection of photographs, documents, artifacts, maps, and decorative objects. Exhibits explore topics such as immigration, commerce, neighborhoods, architecture, civic life, and everyday experiences, offering visitors a grounded, human‑scale view of Milwaukee’s development.
In addition to its museum galleries, the Milwaukee County Historical Society operates a research library and archives that serve scholars, students, genealogists, and the general public. Educational programs, walking tours, lectures, and community partnerships extend its mission beyond the building and into the broader city. Positioned along the RiverWalk in the heart of downtown, MCHS functions as both a cultural anchor and a gateway to understanding how Milwaukee’s layered history continues to influence its present identity.
This article is based on publicly available historical and institutional information from official sources related to https://milwaukeehistory.net/Milwaukee County Historical Society and the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_County_Historical_SocietyWikipedia overview, released under the https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution‑Share‑Alike License 3.0.