Discover yourself in local history at the Mt. Horeb Driftless Historium museum!
“Driftless” is a term used by geologists to describe the distinctive, hilly terrain of Mount Horeb due to the area being bypassed by the last historic glacier. The Driftless geography is characterized by its steep, rugged landscape and by the largest concentration of cold water streams in the world.
Today, this “Driftless” terrain provides the backdrop and historical context for this engaging history museum!
The Driftless Historium is an award-winning Interpretive Center telling the story of Southwestern Dane County from pre-history to modern day. Over 3,000 square feet of exhibits, artifacts and community space is dedicated to sharing the lives of our rich cultural heritage.
Visit all three exhibit areas:
- The Permanent Exhibit Gallery tells the area’s story through engaging graphics and carefully chosen artifacts, documents and photographs from the Society’s extensive collections;
- Special Exhibits Gallery features rotating exhibits on interesting topics; and the
- Kalscheur Family Foundation Community Education Room features changing gallery shows.
And don’t forget to visit the unique Historium Gift Shop, with an extensive collection of Trolls, toys, gifts, books of local interest *and* an Ice Cream parlor featuring local, specialty-made ice cream!
Find out more at http://www.mthorebhistory.org/exhibits.html
