Top rated History museums in Madison

Experience the best that Madison has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 12 places from History museum category.

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Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum
Museum
👍👍 Hidden gem. It’s tiny, but the docents are great and knowledgeable. They’re former telephone company employees and they love to tell you about everything. Ask for the guided tour if you go.
4.90 (136 reviews) (~22.36 km from centre)
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BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed and Breakfast Inn
Bed & breakfast
Elegant mansion featuring antiques-filled rooms, plus a 24-hour complimentary chocolate buffet.
4.80 (202 reviews) (~24.02 km from centre)
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Campbell House Museum
Museum
Restored 19th-century home displaying period furnishings, paintings & the family's personal effects.
4.80 (195 reviews) (~6.9 km from centre)
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The Centre for French Colonial Life & the Bolduc House Museum
History museum
👍👍 This was a great spot. Small informative great staff and really nice.
4.80 (98 reviews) (~78.87 km from centre)
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Missouri History Museum
History museum
Free historical museum with a focus on the state along with general American & Western themes.
4.70 (3.9K reviews) (~11.92 km from centre)
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National Museum of Transportation
History museum
Indoor/outdoor museum exhibiting historic vehicles, including cars, planes & over 70 locomotives.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~29.22 km from centre)
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World Chess Hall of Fame
Museum
This museum in a historic building explores the game of chess, with exhibits, tours & a gift shop.
4.70 (655 reviews) (~9.98 km from centre)
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Griot Museum of Black History
History museum
👍👍 The entry fee is very reasonable at $10. The employees inside are extremely helpful and accommodating. I was able to learn a few new things about Black history that was nice to know. Keep up the good work!!
4.70 (231 reviews) (~5.6 km from centre)
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Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site
Museum
4.70 (198 reviews) (~97.17 km from centre)
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St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
History museum
Museum dedicated to the Holocaust & local survivors, also offering lectures, monthly films & more.
4.70 (189 reviews) (~21.65 km from centre)
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Washington Historical Society
History museum
👍👍 Awesome displays and lots of knowledge of local history. The building just received a complete remodel and looks awesome plus lots of new displays you will enjoy. There is items to purchase such as books and local made corn cob pipes. You will find something different every trip because there is so...
4.70 (37 reviews) (~75.51 km from centre)
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General Daniel Bissell house
History museum
A well-preserved Federal-style home built for a notable general, open for tours by appointment.
4.20 (101 reviews) (~10.03 km from centre)
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