The History Museum At The Castle In Wisconsin Houses Quirky Exhibits And A Few Secrets
Whether or not you’re a fan of museums, you’ve got to pay a visit to the History Museum at the Castle. Not your typical museum, this one features a ton of local history, including a Houdini exhibit that’s been visited by more than 150,000 people! But that’s not all there is to love. There’s also an array of national exhibits. Oh, and did we mention the museum is housed in a huge building that looks like a castle? Take a look:
Please note, the History Museum at the Castle is temporarily closed.
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The History Museum at the Castle is most known for its interactive Harry Houdini exhibit. But that’s not all you’ll find within its walls.
And while we’re on the subject of walls, it seems like a good time to bring up the building’s history. The structure, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1923 and has lots of features reminiscent of medieval castles.
The museum's other exhibits cover a variety of topics. Learn about everything from the history of mental health at the Asylum: Out of the Shadows exhibit…
National exhibits are always coming and going. GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World is currently at the museum and will be there until January 5, 2020.
So, are you ready to take a trip back in time? Visit the History Museum at the Castle Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (920) 735-9370. Or, you can check out the museum’s website or Facebook page.
So, ever visited this museum? If so, what’d you think? Were you impressed? Or, maybe you know of another must-visit museum? Tell us in the comments section.
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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