Plan a Field Trip
The Milwaukee County Historical Society offers a variety of educational experiences for students of all ages. From a historic house, to a 176-year-old farm, to a downtown museum full of historic items and documents, there are many ways your class can enjoy learning about history.
Scheduling Policies
School group rates are available Fridays or by special appointment.
To qualify for the school group rate, you must reserve for a minimum of 10 students and be associated with an educational organization.
Formal lunchrooms are not available at either site, but accommodations may be available based on the size of your group. If interested, please specify when booking.
Downtown Museum & Archives
The Society’s downtown museum, located at 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive next to Pere Marquette Park, offers programs for all ages. Below you will find
some of our offerings:
MCHS Tour
Includes an introduction to the building, a visit to our Library and Archives, and a behind-the-scenes collections tour.
Cost: $6 per student.
MCHS Tour & Walking Tour
Includes an introduction to the building, a visit to our Library and Archives, a behind the scenes collection tour, and then a walking tour through downtown Milwaukee.
Cost: $10 per student.
Trimborn Farm Park, Greendale
Trimborn Farm is more than 170 years old and has nine historic structures to be explored. Our daily program is geared for 3rd to 5th grade students though it can be adapted for most grades.
Our Trimborn Farm field trip can help you reach the WI State Standards. Trimborn Farm State Standards May 2024
Participants are offered the chance to:
- Experience farm chores
- Make butter
- Visit two historic homes
- Explore the stables/barns
- Learn historic games
**Programs offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, May through October**
Pricing: $6 per student, $2 additional for historic games
Interested in eating lunch in the historic farm house? Add on $20.
Visit www.TrimbornFarm.com for more photos of the Farm. The Farm is located at 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, WI 53129
Schedule Your Field Trip Today!
If you’d like more information or if you want to schedule your visit, please contact Mary Jo Knapp at mjknapp@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-273-8288.
