Museums

There are so many places all over Wisconsin that tell us several things about where we live and what our land has to offer, but the best place to observe this from are Museums. Museums are fascinating places that have so much information from not only history, but to what we can farther accomplish in our growing world. One Museum that shows us some of Wisconsin’s history is the Hearthstone Historic House Museum, which is in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Museum is an old house that was built in 1882 containing one of Edison’s central systems of hydroelectricity. The house still has the original electroliers, light switches and wiring from Edison’s system.  The website for this Museum states that, “this beautifully restored house and museum is much more…It is excellent example of Queen Anne Victorian Style architecture, designed by a leading architect of the day, with breathtaking interiors.  It is “hard wired” into local history as its story is the story of the history of Wisconsin, of the Gilded Age, and of fortunes won and lost. It is a look to the past, but it is also a look to the future – a look featuring hydroelectricity and renewable power, individually powered homes, and what it means to be a visionary.” The Hearthstone Historic House Museum is something that all architect, history and art lovers will enjoy. Then, jumping to the present the Discovery World Science and Technology Center is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Museum is filled with many exhibits such as virtual explorer, design it lab, great lakes future, mazes and brain games and much more. The Discovery World Science and Technology Center website says that, “Our unique, hands-on exhibits and programs focus on two areas – technology and freshwater sciences. We have eight learning labs that alone comprise of more than 10,000 sq. ft. of space!” This Museum is filled with so many learning and eye-opening experiences for people of all ages. Everywhere you go there is always something that you can do to explore. Although these are only a couple of Wisconsin’s Museums, they still provide a lot of opportunities for everyone.