Mark D.
7/24/2024
I have a passing interest in the Civil War and I wasn't sure whether I'd enjoy it, but I did like it. Mannequin alert: there is an abundance of mannequins and dioramas inside. When you reach...
Civil War Museum
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5400 1st Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
The accredited Civil War Museum opened in 2008 on Kenosha Wisconsin's scenic lakefront campus. 57,000 Sq Ft covers American Civil War history like no other, offering the enthusiast a chance to learn about the contributions of the Upper Middle West. Already acclaimed for their permanent exhibit featuring life-scale, interactive exhibits, and audio and video technology. Introduced in 2013, the award-winning 360 degree film "Seeing the Elephant" is a 10 minute long glimpse into the life of a mid-western soldier, from recruitment, to training, through battle and finally returning home. See also the Veterans Gallery commemorating soldiers from each war fought by the US.
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4.527 reviews
Morris N.
4/19/2022
We decided to checkout this museum when we were looking for something to do in Kenosha. The cost of admission is reasonable even for non residents. It will take you 1-2 hours on average to explore...
David Z.
6/29/2023
As a docent in a Milwaukee museum, I was impressed by the interactive experiences used by this museum. A highlight was sitting next to passengers in the train car who chatted about their lives,...
John G.
12/18/2021
I recently donated several Civil War artifacts to this museum. The is staff is extremely helpful and professional. I can't wait to visit in person.
Rob L.
9/6/2020
We stopped shortly after the museum reopening and had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and provided us with touring info. They also have social distancing policies and hand...
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