HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS

Read this before planning your visit to a Wisconsin Historical Society Historic Site or Museum in 2020.

What historic sites and museums Do I still get in free as a member? will be open in 2020? Beginning July 1, 2020, Old World Wisconsin, Villa All 2020 historic site and museum programs and events will be full price for all attendees. The Society Louis, Stonefield, Circus World Museum, Wade is facing a serious financial impact from the COVID-19 House, Black Point Estate & Gardens, Madeline pandemic. Because we have had to cancel all in- Island Museum, Wisconsin Historical Museum and person events and delay opening our historic sites, we will miss our revenue target by nearly $1.5 million. H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum will begin to open only for in-person, reservation-based special tours In an effort to close the gap, we are asking members and programs. Pendarvis, Reed School and First to pay full-price for the limited programs being WhyCapitol is willit by not reservation open at this only? time. offered this year. Current members as of July 1, 2020 will receive a pass for free admission in 2021, even if they choose not to renew their current membership. As part of a state agency, our historic sites Questions should be directed to the membership must adhere to the Badger Bounce Back – State office at [email protected] Government Edition plan to ensure the safety of Whator 888-748-7479. payment options will be available for guests and staff. The reservation-based programs reservations and purchases at the sites? will meet these requirements and allow guests to How can I visit your site? explore our sites in an exciting new way. We encourage guests to pay for programs in advance using a credit card at the time the Visit wisconsinhistory.org/sites to see which tours reservation is made over the phone. If the ticket price is below $30 and a guest is unable to pay and programs are available. Once you find the using a credit card in advance, they will be able to program you want to attend, use the details in that pay in cash once they arrive on-site. All events that event listing to call and reserve your spot(s). All Canare $30 I visit or moreyour storerequire without advance a payment.reservation? programs have capacity limits, and you may be on a tour with guests from other households. Guests and staff who are exhibiting symptoms or think Some stores will be open for in-person shopping with they may have been exposed to COVID-19 are capacity restrictions. Check the location’s website for asked to stay home. current hours and in-person shopping policies. What protective equipment will be required and what are your cleaning policies?

Guests and staff will be asked to adhere to proper social distancing regulations, and it is highly recommended that face masks are worn while interacting. All facilities will adhere to significantly increased Willdaily restroomscleaning and be sanitation open at the requirements sites? and there will be cleaning stations in each building.

Yes. Restroom facilities will be available for guests attending a tour or program onsite. All of our buildings, Whenincluding will the these restrooms, restrictions will be be subject lifted? to enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols.

These policies will be in effect through 2020 and will be reevaluated before the 2021 season. Always check wisconsinhistory.org/sites for up-to-date information as these policies may be subject to change.

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Tours by reservation and Book tours through the Lake Geneva The Lake Geneva Cruise Line departs from Available for guests who register Black Point special picnic opportunity. Cruise Line at 262-248-6206. the Riviera Dock in downtown Lake Geneva. for private tours. Estate & Gardens Book private picnic option by calling Arrival directions for the private picnic the site directly at 262-248-1888. option will be provided upon reservation. Walking tours only; no live 608-356-8341 Park in regular areas along Water Street. Open for in-person shopping with Circus World performances. Walking tours will depart on Water Street under enforced capacity limitations. Museum the large white concrete circus tent. Your guide Check website for details. will meet you at the gate and check you in. First Capitol Closed for 2020. N/A N/A N/A Museum tours by 608-253-3523 Please arrive 5 minutes prior to Open for in-person shopping with H.H. Bennett reservation, walking tours scheduled program. Staff will welcome enforced capacity limitations. Studio & Museum and Tintype Experience. you at the front doors of site. Check website for details. Private tours and walking 715-747-2415 Check-in at front desk. Open for in-person shopping Madeline Island tours available. with capacity limitations or by Museum appointment on Wednesdays. Reservation-based 262-594-6301 Park as normal and meet your host on the Closed for 2020. Old World small group experiences green just past the entrance portal. Wisconsin and virtual events. Closed for 2020. N/A N/A Closed for 2020. Pendarvis The Merry Christmas Historic Site Mine Hill trails are open for self-guided exploration. Reed School Closed for 2020. N/A N/A N/A Self-guided tours by 608-725-5210 Check-in at front desk of Dewey Barn. Open for in-person shopping with Stonefield appointment only. Further instructions will be given upon enforced capacity limitations. Historic Site check-in. Check website for details. Private tours and walking 608-326-2721 Use east stairs to access Villa Louis Visitor Open for in-person shopping with tours; reduced special Center to pick up tickets for reserved tour. enforced capacity limitations. event offerings. Further instructions will be given upon Villa Louis Check website for details. check-in. Guests will be asked to wear latex free disposable gloves when inside historic structures. Special events and 920-526-3271 Check-in at front desk. Available for guests who register Wade House workshops only. for special events. Self-guided tours by 608-264-6555 Check-in at front desk. Open for in-person shopping with Wisconsin appointment only; enforced capacity limitations. Historical Museum walking tours and virtual Check website for details. summer camps.

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