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 Tuesday, Wednesdays, and 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 on 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.
View our Field Trip brochure.
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.
View our Field Trip brochure for more information and options.
Trimborn Farm Park, Greendale
Trimborn Farm is more than 17o 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.
Participants are offered the chance to:
- Experience farm chores
- Make butter
- Visit two historic homes
- Explore the stables/barns
- Learn historic games
**Programs offered April 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.
Milwaukee Kayak & History Trip
Explore Milwaukee and its history as you paddle down the Milwaukee River. Learn about Milwaukee, past and present, from the viewpoint of the Milwaukee River led by guides from the Milwaukee County Historical Society.
Participants are offered the chance to:
Trip includes:
- Use of kayak or canoe
- Instruction
- Milwaukee history interpretation
- A stop at the Historical Society along the banks of the Milwaukee River with a short tour of the museum
Children age 12 and older can participate with just one chaperone per 10 students.
Please call for information for trips with children ages 11 and under.
This outing is a collaboration between the Milwaukee County Historical Society and Milwaukee Kayak Company. For more information about tickets c please contact:
Beth @ Milwaukee Kayak Company
#(414) 301-2240
Email: info@milwaukeekayak.com
Cost: $45 per person ($20 of each ticket will be donated back to the Milwaukee County Historical Society)
