History Museum at the Castle

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History Museum at the Castle Award-winning exhibits and on-going events about Fox Valley history and Harry Houdini http://www.myhistorymuseum.org/get-involved.html

The History Museum at the Castle currently has the following exhibits:

Fox Cities ABCs
AKA Houdini
150th Anniversary Display
and coming in 2023 You Are Here

Become a member of the museum today!

10/12/2026

Photos courtesy of Graham Images

📸 Town of Center district 2 school on May Day circa 1890
10/11/2026

📸 Town of Center district 2 school on May Day circa 1890

📸Schlafer, Self portrait of photographer in mirror. c. 1915
10/10/2026

📸Schlafer, Self portrait of photographer in mirror. c. 1915

Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 24th will be a day of spooky science fun at the Castle 📣 Thanks to our partners, ...
10/09/2026

Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 24th will be a day of spooky science fun at the Castle 📣 Thanks to our partners, Fox Communities Credit Union for helping us to bring some hands-on history and science to our community!

What is your museum vibe? Drop some emojis in the comments!🦖: *Top left: Confusciusornis sanctus (bird) Cretaceous, Bruc...
10/08/2026

What is your museum vibe? Drop some emojis in the comments!

🦖: *Top left: Confusciusornis sanctus (bird) Cretaceous, Bruce Danz collection
*Top right: Stan, T. rex skull cast, Prehistoric Wisconsin opening party
*Bottom left: Prehistoric Wisconsin opening party
*Bottom right: Psittacosaurus sinensis (dinosaur) Cretaceous, on loan from Bruce Danz

🎩: *Top left: Houdini handcuffs
*Top right: Dustin and students demonstrate the Metamorphosis
*Bottom left: young visitor demonstrates the levitating wand trick
Bottom right: portrait of Harry Houdini

💎: *Top left, bottom right: visitors at the Prehistoric Wisconsin opening party
*Top right: Sphalerite on Dolomite, Barlow Collection
*Bottom left: Iridescent Hematite, Barlow Collection

🍎: Top left: Museum on the lawn, 2025-- Hmong dancers perform in front of the Castle
Top right: Group of Kaukauna Men circa 1920
Bottom left: Birdseye view of Appleton, 1874
Bottom right: students look at topographic map of Fox River

*These photos were courtesy of Graham Images

📸 Appleton Coated Paper Co, 1934
10/07/2026

📸 Appleton Coated Paper Co, 1934

10/06/2026

Do you have your ticket for Morbid Medicine? There are spots available on our October 28th tour, 7:45 PM! Join us for an evening of medical history ☠️ This tour is rated PG-13

Our pop-up exhibits are perfect for schools, churches, fairs and more. If you're looking for a way to bring history to y...
10/05/2026

Our pop-up exhibits are perfect for schools, churches, fairs and more. If you're looking for a way to bring history to your community, check out our website below ⤵

10/04/2026

There’s something to discover around every corner! Appleton

Address

330 E College Avenue
Appleton, WI
54911

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(920) 735-9370

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