HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS

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

Hours, offerings, and health guidelines are subject to change. Visit wisconsinhistory.org/sites for up-to-date information!

What historic sites and museums What protective equipment will will be open in 2020? be required and what are your Nine of the Wisconsin Historical cleaning policies? Society’s historic sites and museums To protect your safety and ours, all are offering reservation-based special staff and guests are required to wear tours and programs in 2020. Sites face masks and adhere to proper social offering a variety of reservation-based distancing regulations while visiting programming include Old World our historic sites and museums. All facilities are practicing increased World Museum, Wade House, Black daily cleaning and sanitation PointWisconsin, Estate Villa & Gardens, Louis, Stonefield, Madeline IslandCircus requirements and there are cleaning Museum, Wisconsin Historical Museum stations in each building. and H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum. will not reopen at this time. Opening What payment options will be available for datesPendarvis, and hours Reed varySchool by and First Capitol reservations and purchases at the sites? We encourage guests to pay for programs in advance location so make sure to check using a credit card at the time the reservation is made wisconsinhistory.org/sites for details. over the phone. If the ticket price is below $30 and a guest is unable to pay using a credit card in advance, they How can I visit your site? will be able to pay in cash once they arrive on-site. All Visit wisconsinhistory.org/sites to see events that are $30 or more require advance payment. which tours and programs are available. Can I visit your store without a reservation? to attend, use the details in that event Some stores will be open for in-person shopping with listingOnce you to callfind and the reserveprogram your you spot(s). want All programs have capacity limits, and the location’s website for current hours and in-person you may be on a tour with guests from shoppingcapacity restrictions policies. and masks are required. Check other households. Guests and staff who are exhibiting symptoms or think they Will restrooms be open at the sites? Yes. Restroom facilities will be available for guests asked to stay home. attending a tour or program onsite. may have been exposed to COVID-19 are Do I still get in free as a member? All 2020 historic site and museum programs and events will be full price for all attendees. The Society is facing a serious financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we have had to cancel all in-person events and delayIn an effortopening to close our historic the gap, sites, members we will will miss pay ourfull-price revenue for targetthe limited by nearly program $1.5 offerings. million. Active members as of Questions should be directed to [email protected] July 1, 2020 received a pass for free admission in 2021, even if they choose not to renew their current membership. or 888-748-7479. Hours, offerings, and health guidelines are subject to change. Visit wisconsinhistory.org/sites for up-to-date information!

Summary of Guest Reservation Guest Arrival In-person Shopping Location Shop 24/7 at 2020 Offerings Number Details shop.wisconsinhistory.org

Now offering reservation- Book tours through the The Lake Geneva Cruise Line departs from Available for guests who register based tours and special Lake Geneva Cruise Line at the Riviera Dock in downtown Lake Geneva. for private tours. Black Point on-site picnics. 262-248-6206. Arrival directions for the private picnic Estate & Gardens Book private picnic option option will be provided upon reservation. by calling the site directly at 262-248-1888. Now offering reservation- 608-356-8341 Park in regular areas along Water Street. Open for in-person shopping with Circus World based walking tours. No live Walking tours will depart on Water Street enforced capacity limitations. performances in 2020. under the large white concrete circus tent. Check website for details. Museum Your guide will meet you at the gate and check you in. First Capitol Closed for 2020. N/A N/A N/A Now offering reservation- 608-253-3523 Guests should arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior Open for in-person shopping with H.H. Bennett based museum tours, walking to the start of their program or tour. Doors enforced capacity limitations. Studio & Museum tours and TinType Experience. will either be open or staff will be at front Check website for details. doors to welcome you.

Madeline Island Now offering reservation- 715-747-2415 Check-in at front desk. Open for in-person shopping based museum tours and with capacity limitations or by Museum walking tours. appointment on Wednesdays.

Old World Now offering reservation- 262-594-6301 Park as normal and meet your host on the Closed for 2020. based special programs green just past the entrance portal. Wisconsin in-person and online.

Pendarvis Closed for 2020. The Merry N/A N/A Closed for 2020. Christmas Mine Hill trails are Historic Site open for self-guided exploration. Reed School Closed for 2020. N/A N/A N/A Now offering reservation- 608-725-5210 Check-in at front desk of Dewey Barn. Open for in-person shopping with Stonefield based self-guided tours. Further instructions will be given enforced capacity limitations. Historic Site upon check-in. Check website for details. Now offering reservation- 608-326-2721 Use east stairs to access Villa Louis Open for in-person shopping with based museum tours and Visitor Center to pick up tickets for enforced capacity limitations. walking tours. reserved tour. Further instructions will be Check website for details. Villa Louis given upon check-in. Guests will be asked to wear latex free disposable gloves when inside historic structures. Offering reservation-based 920-526-3271 Check-in at front desk. Available for guests who register Wade House special programs beginning for special events. in August. Now offering reservation- 608-264-6555 Check-in at front desk. In-person shopping with enforced Wisconsin based walking tours and capacity limitations coming soon. virtual summer camps. Check website for details. Historical Museum Reservation-based museum tours coming soon.

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