About Milwaukee County Historical Society

The Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 to collect, preserve and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. Through a broad range of activities, the Historical Society seeks to recognize and preserve our local history. In promoting a greater appreciation of Milwaukee County's heritage, the Historical Society hopes to develop a better understanding of the issues and challenges facing Milwaukee County today.

Hours of Operation

The Historical Center is undergoing the final phase of construction. During this period the Historical Center is closed, except for access to the Research Library.

Historical Center
910 N. Old World Third Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203-1591
414-273-8288
For more information, please contact us or call 414-273-8288.

Research Library
910 N. Old World Third Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203-1591
414-273-7487

For access to the research library, please enter through the doors on the East side of the building.

Monday through Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday – Closed

Admission -- $5.00 General Admission, $4.00 for Students/Seniors (Seniors start at 65 years of age)

Trimborn Farm
Admission is Free
More Information and Driving Directions

Historic Houses
Hours of Operation vary.
Kilbourntown House, Estabrook Park
Lowell Damon House, Wauwatosa
Jeremiah Curtin House, Greendale