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Wisconsin Veterans Museum

30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI
608 267 1799
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Ranked #9 of 42 attractions in Madison
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Museums, Speciality Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Description: A museum honoring all Wisconsin veterans with dioramas on all wars from the Civil War to the present.
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San Marcos TX
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We stepped inside the museum after a hot day at the downtown farmers market that takes place around the capital. I was very impressed with the quality of the displays, from the Civil War to the Gulf War. The full scale dioramas and displays of jeeps, motorcycles (military Harley, of course), jets, tanks and helicopters was impressive. Good educational information... More

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Mapleton
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is a very well organized and attractive museum depicting those who have fought to preserve our freedoms.

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middleton wi
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Took the family here last month and was enjoyed by all. Walk through at your own pace. No admission charge only donation if you like.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Vivid and immerse dioramas of the different eras of warfare veterans have experienced. For me, it was the best museum on the Capitol Square.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012 via mobile

Superb museum. fantastic exhibits and programs. if you like a rich museum environment don't miss those place.

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Beloit, WI
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Honor our heroes and visit this great exhibit! History close to home right next to the State Capitol!

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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My son has fallen in love with the story of "Old Abe" the famous eagleYou need to visit here with your kids,so that they will learn to love America more.

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Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Very much enjoyed seeing the history of WI (& US) service men & women. It was well displayed and interesting. Little fact that we found out from a staff member when we were done. There is, on the third floor, archival history of any service man or women from WI, you can look them up, so if you have a... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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We learned quite a bit from our visit about the history of Wisconsin. It is well worth the trip.

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Evansville, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011 via mobile
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Quiet & enjoyable. Nice time to reflect and learn.

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