Milwaukee County Historical Society

About Milwaukee County Historical Society

The Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 to collect, preserve and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. Through a broad range of activities, the Historical Society seeks to recognize and preserve our local history. In promoting a greater appreciation of Milwaukee County's heritage, the Historical Society hopes to develop a better understanding of the issues and challenges facing Milwaukee County today.

Hours of Operation

Historical Center
910 N. Old World Third Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203-1591
414-273-8288

Admission
$3 Adults
$2 Seniors and Students (ID Required)
$10 Family Rate – 2 Adults and up to 4 children
Age 6 and under Free

Milwaukee County Mondays
Milwaukee County Residents with proof of address are admitted free of charge to museum exhibitions.

Monday through Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trimborn Farm
Admission is Free
More Information and Driving Directions

May 15 – October 15, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Historic Houses
Hours of Operation vary.
Kilbourntown House, Estabrook Park
Lowell Damon House, Wauwatosa
Jeremiah Curtin House, Greendale