The History Museum at the Castle
The History Museum at the Castle is a local history museum located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin across College Avenue from Lawrence University.
A museum inside Appleton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Appleton
The History Museum at the Castle is inside Appleton, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 86 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Appleton (ATW) has airline service, about 6 miles from The History Museum at the Castle.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Appleton. Green months are the mild ones.
The History Museum at the Castle
The History Museum at the Castle is a local history museum located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin across College Avenue from Lawrence University. Owned and operated by the Outagamie County Historical Society (OCHS), the museum has previously operated under the names The Outagamie Museum and The Houdini Historic Center. The building was earlier known as Masonic Temple. The museum was a recipient of the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor given to a museum or library in the United States.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1985
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1985) · listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places (1989)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to stay near The History Museum at the Castle
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Appleton (15) and Grand Chute (30).
- 1Lambeau Field
- 2Lake Winnebago
- 3Resch Center
- 4National Railroad Museum
- 5Bay Beach Amusement Park
- 6EAA Aviation Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The History Museum at the Castle | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | in town | — | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 75,452 | $231K | C+ |
| Grand Chute | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 30 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 24,579 | $295K | D |
| Fox Crossing | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 18 18 hotels | 19,320 | $248K | A− |
| Neenah | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 27,638 | $211K | B− |
| Kaukauna | 7 mi east | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,517 | $226K | B+ |
| Oshkosh | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 20 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 67,460 | $178K | C+ |
| Ashwaubenon | 22 mi northeast | 30 min | 29 25 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 17,398 | $267K | C+ |
| Kimberly | 3 mi east | 5 min | 2 2 hotels | 7,556 | $228K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near The History Museum at the Castle
Other well-known places within 49 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw124 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
217 mi LakeLake Winnebago
324 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
423 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
39 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
528 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
621 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
49 mi Ancient siteRouse SimmonsPhoto credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Rouse Simmons: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Visiting The History Museum at the Castle
Is The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton?
Yes. It’s inside Appleton, WI.
When is the best time to visit The History Museum at the Castle?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is The History Museum at the Castle from Milwaukee?
About 86 miles south of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The History Museum at the Castle?
Appleton (ATW), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 94 miles.
Where should I stay near The History Museum at the Castle?
Grand Chute (3 mi, 30 places to stay), Appleton (in town, 15 places to stay) and Fox Crossing (5 mi, 18 places to stay).
Tips from people in Appleton
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Appleton’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.