Wisconsin Veterans Museum
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin. Nearby, Camp Randall Stadium (1.4 mi) leads the list. Highs of 70–83°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
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A museum inside Madison
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Madison
Wisconsin Veterans Museum is inside Madison, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 72 miles east (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 70–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) has airline service, about 5 miles from Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Below are typical highs and lows near Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
The museum comprises two galleries that chronicle the history of Wisconsin citizens who served in the U.S. military from the American Civil War to the present day. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
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A base for Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Lodging nearby is in Madison (97) and Middleton (11).
- 1Camp Randall Stadium
- 2Kohl Center
- 3Overture Center for the Arts
- 4Henry Vilas Zoo
- 5Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- 6Elvehjem Museum of Art
- 7Aztalan
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wisconsin Veterans Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | in town | — | 97 83 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 286,233 | $373K | C |
| Middleton | 6 mi west | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 23,115 | $484K | B |
| Monona | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 8,664 | $428K | C− |
| Fitchburg | 7 mi south | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 34,615 | $417K | C+ |
| Waunakee | 8 mi north | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 16,411 | $516K | A |
| Verona | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 16,821 | $420K | A |
| Sun Prairie | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 39,227 | $366K | B− |
| Burke | 7 mi north | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 3,089 | $369K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Places worth adding lie within 31 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaKohl Center
3in town MuseumOverture Center for the Arts
42 mi Zoo & aquariumHenry Vilas Zoo
30 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail
53 mi GardenOlbrich Botanical Gardens
6in town MuseumElvehjem Museum of Art
726 mi State parkAztalan State ParkPhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Overture Center for the Arts: Chief-O of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Henry Vilas Zoo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Chief-O at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Elvehjem Museum of Art: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Good to know about Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Is Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison?
Yes. It’s inside Madison, WI.
When is the best time to visit Wisconsin Veterans Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Wisconsin Veterans Museum from Milwaukee?
About 72 miles east of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wisconsin Veterans Museum?
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 76 miles.
Where should I stay near Wisconsin Veterans Museum?
Madison (in town, 97 places to stay), Middleton (6 mi, 11 places to stay) and Monona (3 mi, 7 places to stay).
Advice from Madison
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