Visit the “Driftless Historium” Museum

Mt Horeb Area Historical Society Driftless Historium Museum & Research Center Badgerland WI
Badgerland WI The Driftless Historium Museum 100 S. Second Street
Mount Horeb, WI
  • Multiple Dates
  • Event cost is included in museum admission OPEN HOURS: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADMISSION FEES: $18 / family $7 / adults $5 / seniors (60 and older) $3 / children (5-17) free / children 4 and under free / MHAHS Members free / U.S. Veterans and Military For groups over 25 people, please help us make your experience better by notifying us by email. Guided tours are available by request for an extra $3 per person.
  • All ages

About this event

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

Details

  • Event Type
    In Person
  • Date(s)
    1. Apr 22 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
    2. Apr 23 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
    3. Apr 24 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
    4. Apr 25 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
    5. Apr 28 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
    6. Apr 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
  • Cost
    Event cost is included in museum admission OPEN HOURS: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADMISSION FEES: $18 / family $7 / adults $5 / seniors (60 and older) $3 / children (5-17) free / children 4 and under free / MHAHS Members free / U.S. Veterans and Military For groups over 25 people, please help us make your experience better by notifying us by email. Guided tours are available by request for an extra $3 per person.
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  • Designed for
    Youth and Families
  • Age Group(s)
    All ages
  • Accessibility Accommodations
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible parking

Organizer

Badgerland WI

The Driftless Historium Museum
  • 100 S. Second Street
  • Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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