Top rated Historical societies in Dubuque, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historical societies in Dubuque

Experience the best that Dubuque has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from Historical society category.

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Kenosha History Center

Museum

👍👍 Great history of the industry and culture in the Kenosha and Racine area! Some old cars, a fire engine, an apothecary and a school; lots of cool stuff to see.

5.00 (40 reviews) (~233.63 km from centre)

Lombard Historical Society- Victorian Cottage Museum, Carriage House, and Lilac Emporium Gift Shop

Museum

👍👍 On August 8th 2020, We were the the very fortunate first couple to be married at the Victorian Cottage and Gazebo. Alison and her team were nothing short of Awesome, they helped us take care of everything. From changing the seating from the ceremony to the reception , provided sound during the cerem...

4.90 (35 reviews) (~228.47 km from centre)

Windpoint Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

This enduring lighthouse built in 1880 is still operating on a sandy lakefront beach.

4.80 (930 reviews) (~239.76 km from centre)

Ozaukee County Pioneer Village

Historical society

👍👍 A great place to visit and see how hard it was for people to live in the 1800s. Even if you had money, it was hard to be a farmer. We went when the car show was there. It was a nice afternoon with fantastic weather. Would do it again to share with my kids.

4.80 (118 reviews) (~242.93 km from centre)

Beckman Mill

Mill

👍👍 A wonderful museum that was the home of the Beckmans for 100 years and also a copperage - where whiskey barrels were made in the 1800’s The mill is also beautiful! A must visit ! Open Sat and Sun afternoons May to End Oct !

4.80 (68 reviews) (~122.53 km from centre)

Boone County Museum of History

Local history museum

👍👍 This museum is bigger than you think! Boone County Historical Museum has a unique collection of local history and national history. The exhibits change from time to time so make sure you visit more than once. There is no fee for admission but accept voluntary donations to support the museum. We host...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~152.3 km from centre)

Oak Park River Forest Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Even with one staff member there, they were able to help me uncover lots of information about my family and the local history! A strong recommendation for any historian.

4.80 (48 reviews) (~247.24 km from centre)

Thresherman's Park

History museum

4.70 (354 reviews) (~136.67 km from centre)

Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club

Historical society

4.70 (185 reviews) (~133.81 km from centre)

Elgin History Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Museum was extremely interesting. Love the amount of information, interactive things, history and all things on display. Totally worth the trip! Very clean place and lots of fun!

4.70 (155 reviews) (~202.93 km from centre)

Winona County Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Great way to spend an hour or so if you're burning time in Winona or a place to take kids for some local learning (or adults too 😉)

4.70 (98 reviews) (~189.75 km from centre)

The Tower Heritage Center

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Absolutely wonderful museum. Historical items presented in each room. Loved learning about the area and its ancestors.

4.70 (89 reviews) (~226.35 km from centre)

Galena - U.S. Grant History Museum

Museum

👍👍 This museum is a great blessing for history lovers ! It's also housed in a historic 19th century house. The exhibits are dating from the time first settlers came to Galena. Museum takes one through history, and its chronological display sails one through the timeline. Displays range from the city...

4.70 (83 reviews) (~21.43 km from centre)

Deere-Wiman House

Historical landmark

👍👍 The ladies who give the tours were very passionate about the subject matter. It's honestly one of the few places left that do not charge for tours, although I wonder how long they'll be able to keep doing that (considering how much upkeep must be). Can't go wrong for a little local history!

4.70 (77 reviews) (~111.61 km from centre)

Orchard Lawn

Historical landmark

👍👍 This is a fascinating and beautiful piece of history and I'm really glad the Mineral Point Historical Society has worked so hard to restore it! We got a great tour from an enthusiastic volunteer and it was well worth the $10 entry ticket.

4.70 (44 reviews) (~56.45 km from centre)

Rock County Historical Society

Historical society

😠 Called on the way to the info. center. admission fees and locations were provided over the phone. Once we got there, fees doubled and we were informed that it wasn't one location, we had to pay for each building at a rate $30 vs. $5 per person. One of us stayed in the gift shop while the other used...

4.70 (35 reviews) (~135.32 km from centre)

Civil War Museum

War museum

Museum spotlighting Civil War soldiers from the upper Midwest region through relics & exhibits.

4.60 (634 reviews) (~233.8 km from centre)

Milwaukee County Historical Society

Historical society

Small museum in a former bank building with displays on Wisconsin & Milwaukee history.

4.60 (194 reviews) (~232.43 km from centre)

Old Falls Village Historical Museum and Park

Museum

👍👍 This is a fun little park, and they're always working to add events and activities for the community. It's especially nice to have the beer garden and music.

4.60 (177 reviews) (~222.35 km from centre)

Mower County Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 My cousin and I visited the Historical Society last week and found the staff very helpful and accommodating. Information there is well organized and easy to find. We are doing genealogical research on the Rooney families who lived in Adams in the late 1800s and 1900s. We found some information we...

4.60 (32 reviews) (~228.76 km from centre)

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