It is my pleasure to invite you to tour the State Capitol and other
exciting educational sites around the Capitol Square! I am excited about
the opportunities that our state holds for teaching its citizens about
Wisconsin history – from our native people to Wisconsinites who fought
in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. I urge you to take full advantage of
these opportunities by visiting the capital city of Madison. I am
sometimes able to arrange a room in the Capitol for school groups to
have lunch, and if I am in town I will be more than honored to take a
picture with your group and join your tour! Please feel free to contact
my office to set-up a tour or to let me know when you are coming to
Madison! I hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Visit the State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol offers tours daily on the hour
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the exception of the noon hour. The
tour includes all four floors of the capitol with inside looks at the
Senate and Assembly Chambers, the Governor’s Conference Room and the
Supreme Court. The tour covers interesting facts about the construction
of the Capitol, the décor, fun facts about Wisconsin, and an
explanation of how our government works. The tour lasts about one hour
and is guided by a trained Capitol tour guide. To schedule a tour
contact (608) 266-0382 for a reservation
The
State Historical Museum
The State Historical Museum is located on the
Capitol Square at the top of State Street. The museum hosts three floors
dedicated to Wisconsin including the history of archaeology and the
first settlers, trade and treaties, and lifeways of the Woodland
Indians. The museum also hosts a demonstration of Native American games
and one on canoe building, as well as hands-on experiments with tools
used in the fur industry and by Indians. Reservations for a guided tour
must be made one month in advance by calling (608) 264-6557.
Wisconsin Children’s
Museum
The Wisconsin Children’s Museum is situated across from the State
Historical Museum at the top of State Street. This hands-on museum is
the first of it’s kind in Wisconsin. The exhibits featured include a
room where you can freeze your shadow onto a phosphorescent wall, plant
a vegetable in a garden and visit a schoolhouse from 1898. The museum is
designed for ages 10 & under. Reservations can be made by calling
(608) 256-6445.
Wisconsin
Veterans Museum
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is also located on the Capitol Square across
the street from the Historical Museum. This museum houses exhibits and
displays that tell the story of the men and women from Wisconsin who
served in America’s conflicts from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf
War. The displays depict important historical events by lifelike figures
dressed in genuine military attire, with genuine military equipment. The
two main galleries in the museum are dedicated to the 19th
century and the 20th century, respectively. The 20th
century gallery houses three aircraft including a helicopter from the
Vietnam War! The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guided
tours are available with advance reservations which can be made by
calling (608) 267-1799
Here's what you do:
Step 1:
Reserve a time for tour of the Capitol by calling(608)266-0382 or by making a reservation online.
Step 2:
Reserve times for tours of other
sites:
Historical Museum (608)
264-6557
Veteran’s Museum (608)
267-1799
Children’s Museum (608)
256-6445
Step 3:
Call me to schedule a room for lunch and
photographer.
Contact my office at:
Address: 131 South, State Capitol Phone: (608)266-5830 FAX: (608)267-0588
