Milwaukee County Historical Society

The mission of the Milwaukee County Historical Society is 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.

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  • Phone

    (414) 273-8288

  • Website

    milwaukeehistory.net

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    History Museum

Address

910 N Old World 3rd St Milwaukee , WI 53203 United States

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Jennifer Schmitz

Amazing building!! See the vault , take a tour and learn what Milwaukee's history is all about. This time of year, it's Billie the Brownie .

Newaukee Arts

Art Milwaukee Tip - An early financial institution, board members were the famous brewers, Phillip Best, Valentine Blatz, * Joseph Schlitz called the “Brewers’ Bank .” www.ArtMilwaukee.com

Christian Tafoya

Beautiful architecture and the vault looks amazing.

AIA Wisconsin

Restoration work designed by Uihlein Wilson Architects, Inc., Milwaukee, received special recognition Design Award by AIA Wisconsin (2011)

VISIT Milwaukee

Why are the bridges of Milwaukee crooked? Find out at the Milwaukee County Historical Society Museum .

Brian Zalewski

View the new Italian Immigrant Exhibit . Very well done.

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The giant pretzel is awesome. You must have it with the cheese. The fish fry was also a must have. - Maria Bellmann

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This was one of the many art installations along the Milwaukee River Riverwalk, & it's great! Strolling, look in all directions & in unconventional spaces to see all the beautiful and whimsical works. - Lisa Gangi