Discovering the Past
Embracing the Present
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Exhibits

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Cover of “Taking the Waters,” featuring a historic domed spring pavilion in a landscaped Waukesha park, 1868–1914.

Taking the Waters: A Journey Into the Great Waukesha Springs Era

Freedom & Fashion

The Wizard of Waukesha – The Amazing True Story of Les Paul

LUST – Love Triangle Goes Wrong

The Seeds we Sow – The Agricultural Legacies of Waukesha County

Trails to Wak-shta

Upcoming Events

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  • October 2026: History after Dark

    October 1 @ 5:30 pm

    Join us on October 1st, 2026 for a special History After Dark presentation off-site at North Pillar Brewing Company! Our topic and host site will [...]

  • Night at the Museum

    October 24 @ 6:00 pm

    Join us for a spooky Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24th from 6–8 PM. Enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting, trick‑or‑treating, an Eye Spy hunt, and docent‑led eerie stories that bring [...]

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