Top rated Local history museums in Sheboygan, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Local history museums in Sheboygan

Experience the best that Sheboygan 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 34 places from Local history museum category.

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The Toy Train Barn Museum

Museum

👍👍 This toy train barn was on our list to visit for a long time. It was closed for last two years and has reopened this year. It provides a nice time for many train enthusiast. There are many trains in the setup which are controlled through push button switches which is kind of a major attraction for t...

4.90 (200 reviews) (~207.13 km from centre)

Cantigny

Park

500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds, plus 2 museums, eateries & a bandshell.

4.80 (4.9K reviews) (~214 km from centre)

Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley

Open air museum

👍👍 Very nice farm and wonderful place to go with your family. It’s a great place to escape from urban life and to enjoy the beauty of each season. Don’t forget to visit the museum and the old house. There are a lot things you would like to see.

4.80 (458 reviews) (~194 km from centre)

St Charles History Museum & The Curious Fox Gift Shop

Museum

👍👍 This is a quaint little museum where you can learn interesting historical facts about St. Charles and the Fox Valley area. Museum entry is free. The Curious Fox gift shop is a local gem! It has items from local artists along with St. Charles specific merchandise (books, pillows, t-shirts, mugs, etc....

4.80 (57 reviews) (~209.97 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) (~189.61 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) (~207.22 km from centre)

Dekker Huis Museum

Museum

4.80 (44 reviews) (~172.5 km from centre)

Midway Village Museum

Local history museum

Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos plus a living Victorian village.

4.70 (578 reviews) (~193.37 km from centre)

Heritage Hill State Historical Park

State park

48-acre outdoor living history museum on the Fox River dedicated to showcasing Wisconsin’s past.

4.70 (485 reviews) (~84.24 km from centre)

Oshkosh Public Museum

Museum

Local history exhibitions & programs delving into 13,000 years of human presence in the region.

4.70 (321 reviews) (~74.57 km from centre)

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Museum

Guided tours of a restored, Swiss-style 1865 home boasting its original furnishings.

4.70 (203 reviews) (~200.17 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) (~195.56 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) (~52.7 km from centre)

Chicago Maritime Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Incredible museum in a stunning building! The Chicago Maritime Museum is a fantastic history museum and the staff was delightful. I learned so much about the history of the city and the Great Lakes. 10/10 recommend the museum and checking out the entire building - especially the city views on the 5t...

4.70 (72 reviews) (~213.46 km from centre)

Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society

Local history museum

👍👍 Had a great visit to the historium recently! It’s a little text heavy but really well done. We learned a lot and had a great couple of hours here. Centrally located in the downtown area, it was super easy to find a good restaurant for lunch after. I’d recommend Skal!

4.70 (71 reviews) (~183.23 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) (~222.68 km from centre)

Museums at Lisle Station Park

Historical place museum

👍👍 Very nice way to honor our ancestors with the Museum, especially all the branches of our military. The new Veterans Memorial is a beautiful way to let our Veterans know how much we appreciate them all!!! Thanks Lisle

4.70 (40 reviews) (~218.91 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) (~159.39 km from centre)

Chicago History Museum

History museum

Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~204.61 km from centre)

Door County Maritime Museum

Museum

Waterfront museum with exhibits exploring the area’s maritime history & a restored tug boat.

4.60 (961 reviews) (~122.9 km from centre)

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Top rated Local history museums in Sheboygan, United States