The audio-taped tour features the voices of Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Ambrose and Academy Award winning actor Gregory Peck. Please call at least two weeks in advance for guided tours . Since opening in 1993, the museum, which is located on the Capitol Square and adjacent to the State Historical Museum and the Madison Children's Museum, has provided tours and educational activities to hundreds of tour groups of all ages. We continue to encourage educators and students to visit the museum and to use it as an educational resource. We also welcome suggestions.
Admission is free.
Guided Tours Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. A volunteer guide gives a detailed description of the exhibits from the Civil War through the Persian Gulf War. Usually, the highest volume of school groups visit in the spring from March through June. We recommend, if possible, scheduling your group visit during the fall or winter seasons when the museum is less crowded. We feel it may be a more enjoyable experience for your students with less of a crowd.