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Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum in Waukesha

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum in Waukesha

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Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum is a tourist attraction in Waukesha, WI.

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Scott Hendrix -Google user

2 years ago

Nive local history museum with a lovely and helpful staff

Jack L. Martin -Google user

2 years ago

Loved looking at all the historical artifacts and reading the history behind them. The staff is very friendly. The Les Paul exhibit is wonderful!

Dawn Boley -Google user

4 months ago

Very interesting Les Paul exhibit. We spent 2 hours reading everything. Lady at front desk was polite and seemed happy to have visitors stay as long as we did.

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Vic Shier -Google user

2 years ago

This place is noted for its collection of artifacts and display of Les Paul's life including many of his guitars and some recording equipment.

Jon Truelove -Google user

a year ago

Absolutely charming. Great care has been taken to present historical items and ideas in a creative, engaging way. The Les Paul exhibit was very colorful and incredibly interesting. It was presented in a bright, colorful way that feels in line with many (larger) modern museums,...Read More

WeekendNo waitNot sure

Elizabeth Dragoo -Google user

a year ago

County museums can be a mixed bag, but this one was quite delightful! Great exhibit on Les Paul, a Waukesha native, plus other interesting local highlights. Staff was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our visit!

WeekendNo waitNo

Lanisa -Google user

4 years ago

I took my Dad here while he was visiting from out of state to see the Les Paul exhibit. He has been a Les fan his entire life. Great exhibit and the young lady who was on staff was really sweet and helpful.

Joshua Pals -Google user

6 years ago

I visited in December 2018. Warm and friendly staff. They do what they can with what they have. Small but interesting exhibits. Nothing negative to say.

Matt Weiss -Google user

5 years ago

Our community is blessed with this museum. Their staff does a wonderful job preserving history.

Pamela Hiltunen -Google user

2 years ago

The Les Paul exhibit was such a great window to see how this musical genius became the success he was. Enjoyed all of it! The staff was absolutely helpful and pleasant.

WeekdayNo waitNo$11–15

R F -Google user

Edited a year ago

I am a photographer doing some historical research on the City of Waukesha to photograph. I inquired about various subjects relating to historical landmarks throughout the city. I scheduled an appointment to see some historical data the week prior and when I arrived the staff...Read More

Richard Tronnier -Google user

5 years ago

It was a great experience, we had 3 groups of kids come into the Les Paul exhibit we played our hamonicas for them. Les first played the harmonica. Was a great time for all.

M C -Google user

6 years ago

I'm a big fan of Les Paul so that was the draw for me. A small but lovely journey through his endeavors as a innovator and incredible musician. Don't miss it.

Lawrence Nuesch -Google user

3 years ago

Les Paul's exhibit was very enjoyable. Staff was friendly and informative. Admission was inexpensive, plenty of on-street parking.

WeekdayNo waitNo$6–10

Scott Ziller -Google user

3 years ago

Great Les Paul exhibit. Had the original "Log" on loan plus a few others from the Smithsonian and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

chris jurik -Google user

2 years ago

It was friendly and inviting to visit the museum. The volunteer and director were very helpful and knew quite a bit about the history of Waukesha.

Valerie Smith -Google user

3 years ago

Very enjoyable and interesting. Box lunch from Rochester Deli was delicious and fresh. Topic was on historical markers. Beautiful building.

WeekdayNo waitNot sure$16–20

Jeff Palkowski -Google user

2 years ago

Great place to learn more about Waukesha's amazing past. Especially enjoy the exhibit honoring Waukesha's native son, Les Paul.

WeekendNo waitNo$6–10

Andy Smith -Google user

7 years ago

A truly great museum in the midst of major renovations within an historic former courthouse and jail, right in the heart of downtown Waukesha!

Steve Strasman -Google user

4 years ago

Great job showing me around the Les Paul display. Thank you.

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Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Restroom

Restaurant

Crowd

Family-friendly

Children

Good for kids

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Identifies as women-owned

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