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Mission 
To foster an understanding of the American experience
through the stories of Waukesha County.


Vision 
Discover the past. Embrace the Present. Shape the Future


Museum Hours

Wednesday 1 – 4 pm
Thursday 1 – 4 pm
Friday 1 – 4 pm
Saturday 10 – 4 pm

NOTE –

Admission Rates

Members – FREE
Adults $7.00
Students $5.00
Children (5-12) $3.00

Group Tours

Private tours available
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 – 1

Group rate: $5.00/person
minimum 10 persons

To book email [email protected]

Huelsman Family Research Center Hours

Wednesday & Friday
$14.00 | Members – FREE
by appointment, no walk ins
to book email
[email protected]
or call 262-521-2859 x225


Upcoming Events

WCCF Free Day at the Museum

Saturday, October 5th 

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Enjoy Free Admission to the Museum!

Explore the rich heritage of Waukesha County at the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, where the region’s history—from Native American beginnings to the legacy of Les Paul—is preserved in over 15,000 artifacts and a million documents. Take advantage of our free admission day to experience this incredible journey through time!

The Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum has many fun and engaging events throughout the year. Click here for the full list of upcoming events.


Saturday October 12th – 10:00 am – 4:0 pm

The doors to many City buildings, businesses, restaurants, organizations, churches and more will be unlocked to highlight the City’s architecture, community, history, and business operations.

Join us on Saturday, October 12th at the museum. During Waukesha Unlocked, guests can tour the museum’s permanent and rotating exhibits, uncovering the stories of Waukesha County. Guests can also join docent-led tours to explore the vaults that hold the museum’s archive and research center. Here, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tells the story of the county’s past.

The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum will also have hands-on history activities in the education center. These activities are perfect for visitors aged 5 and up.


November 2024 Lunch and Learn

Join us on November 12th for our Lunch and Learn – Airborne Units of WWII

This month Brad Anderson will present – Airborne Units of WWII.

The birth of the American Paratrooper took place amidst the crisis facing the world in the 1942. An informative overview of different American airborne (paratrooper) units will take place with historical artifacts to complement the presentation.

Brad Anderson is a retired Waukesha Sheriff’s Detective, and US military senior non-commissioned officer whose service spanned three decades and deployed to various conflicts worldwide. Additionally, Mr. Anderson is a qualified military parachutist and now the owner/operator of Silver Eagles Normandy, LLC that provides historical tours of military sites throughout Europe.


Join us November 8th from 5:30-6:30 pm for our annual meeting. We will sharing highlights of the year, discuss goals and ideas for the upcoming year, and vote on updating portions of our by-laws.

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