We are happy to offer a dynamic learning experience for community groups including day care centers, scouts, recreation centers, camps and places of worship. Choose from a variety of options to fit your groups style.
At the Museum… Take a guided tour through our exhibits or choose from one of our onsite programs presented by a museum educator.
In Your Space… Can’t make it to the museum? Let us bring the museum to you with Museum ToGo! Enjoy a live-presentation from our educator.
Virtually… Need even greater flexibility? We now offer all our programs virtually through zoom. Learn about Waukesha County’s history from the comfort of home by interacting with our presenters.
Get Hands-on… With a discovery box. Explore a collection of objects that lets you interact and learn about history.
Tours and Topics
Explore our list of current offerings. Whether it is an exhibit tour or one of our programs, we offer a variety of topics that can be tailored to suit any age. Interested in something that is not on our list or a past program? Let us know!
Discovery Boxes
Encourage your students’ curiosity! Discovery boxes are collections of artifacts and primary source materials that allow students of all ages to get hands-on with history. Each box is built around a particular theme that can can be easily incorporated into your existing content standards. Click here to see which boxes are currently being offered.
Service Opportunities
The museum has many opportunities for groups to earn service hours. From dusting museum collections, to helping process documents, assemble craft kits, or helping host a community event, your group will find your time at the museum rewarding and memorable.
Girl Scouts and BSA Scout Programs
Our unique programs are designed to immerse scouts in a variety of topics, while completing their badge requirements.
Girl Scout Programs we currently offer:
- Playing in the Past
- Celebrating Community
- My Family Story
- Behind the Ballot
BSA Merit badges we currently offer:
- American Heritage
- Collections
- Genealogy
- Inventions
See something you think we may be able to offer but it’s not listed? Give us a call! We can often adapt our programs to fit many badge requirements.
Questions? Contact us: [email protected]
2022-2023 Education Program Prices
At the Museum Tours and Programs
- $5 per student/adult
- 1 chaperone per 10 students is free (student groups)
- $50 minimum (for groups less than 10)
- Exhibit Tours & Programs: 1 – 1:45 hours
- Additional fee for programs outside of the museum’s operational hours
Museum ToGo!
- $150 for first program
- $30 Travel Fee if outside Waukesha County
- $75 for each additional same-day program
- Duration: 45 minutes with 15 min for Q&A
Virtual Tours and Programs
- $50 for virtual meeting (limit 100 participants)
- $75 for virtual meeting (more than 100 participants)
- hosted by WCHSM on Teams or host of program
- Duration: 45 minutes with 15 min for Q&A
Discovery Box Rentals
- $20 per week
- $30 refundable deposit
- maximum two week rental
Programs and Tours will be schedule for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with limited exceptions.
Scout Badge Rates
- 1 hour programs and activities
- $5 per scout with a minimum of 10 scouts
- Free – 2 chaperones per group (2 chaperones are required for all scout groups)
- $10 Snack charge (required for some badges)
- Half-day Badge Activities
- $30 per scout with a minimum of $120
- Free – 2 chaperones per group (2 chaperones must attend group at all times)
- $10 Snack charge (if snacks required)
- Any additional special materials
