Wisconsin Historical Society Offers First Look Inside New History Center
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. The history center will sit squarely at the intersection of Madison's vibrant State Street and Wisconsin's Capitol Square, serving as a hub of community engagement and civic activity. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot landmark will provide unprecedented access to the state's venerable collection of nearly 290 million items, while sharing regional stories within the context of American history.
Key Points:
- Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin's new history center will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. - "This will be a welcoming, vibrant place for the community to gather, engage, reflect and share in our history."
- The history center replaces the Wisconsin Historical Museum, which was located in the space of a former hardware store and unable to adequately provide access to the state's collections to school groups and residents.
- "We are grateful for nearly two decades of growing public and private support, and we are thrilled to see Wisconsin's new history center visible on the horizon."