Wisconsin Historical Society: Offers first look inside new history center

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. The history center will sit squarely at the intersection of Madison’s vibrant State Street and Wisconsin’s Capitol Square, serving as a hub of community engagement and civic activity. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot landmark will provide unprecedented access to the state’s venerable collection of nearly 290 million items, while sharing regional stories within the context of American history...

...“Wisconsin’s new history center will be the result of bringing together some of the nation’s top architects, exhibit designers, curators and historians with community voices, diverse perspectives and extensive consultations with the region’s Native Nations,” said Christian Øverland, the Ruth & Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society. “This will be a welcoming, vibrant place for the community to gather, engage, reflect and share in our history.”...