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New Glarus Historical Society

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WHERE SWISS HISTORY COMES ALIVE

Explore our 14 artifact-filled buildings and immerse yourself in the displays of 19th century life of the immigrant founders of New Glarus, Wisconsin. Learn about the importance of the immigrant experience, our unique ethnic history, and how our community has evolved over time.

HOURS & TOURS

Open May 23, 2026 and Closing October 11, 2026

at the conclusion of fall fest

Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Last guided tour at 3:15 pm

We welcome busses and large groups by appointment.  We provide a tour guide for every 15 persons. For full tour, plan on 1.5 hours.  Groups of 10 + receive a $2 per person discount.  Regular adult price $12, Group price $10.  One payment per group at time of tour. Credit, Debit or Cash.  A dedicated group planner is available to assist you in scheduling your visit. (Kelly Ruschman 414.491.0160) Please fill out the form below to begin the process.

We have a main entrance ramp and accessible access to all but two of our 14 buildings. You will find convenient on-site motorcoach parking.

Our 2027 season will run from Memorial Day through our Harvest Fest event on October 10th.

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Each year we welcome thousands of visitors from cities near and far and around the world.​

I wish I could come again and spend more time.
Robert
“Loved the quilts & other textiles!”
Nancy from Phoenix, AZ June 2024
“This is so cool! Love the one room schoolhouse.”
Phil, Leah, and Piper from Sycamore, IL June 2024
“Thank you for keeping history alive.”
Walter from Verona June 2024
“We enjoyed a lot, especially your ancient history in farming.”
Faramarz from Iran June 2024
“Great to understand the history.”
Craig and Dawn S May 2024
“Kelly is the MAN! Awesome tour, highlight of the trip. Cheers!”
Jack C May 2024
“Family trip/ties.”
Pat F May 2024
“We felt like honored guests. Thank you for showing your history.”
Diana and Brian S May 2024
“Beautiful place!”
Heather and Will O May 2024
“Mazliche dank für de solli empfang in New Glarus”
Daniel, Anita, Yuo, Miranda, Stefan, and Melanie from Switzerland - March 2024
“My grand-daughter, age 11, LOVED the Swiss Historical Village, especially the Cheese Factory and the School House. Thank you!”
Carol H
“Wow! Well worth the trip from Illinois.”
Mary
“Interesting facility with knowledgeable staff. Gained good understanding about how and why Swiss settled New Glarus area. Well worth exploring.”
John and Rae
“Absolutely LOVED this place. We cannot wait to go back with the kids. It was definitely worth it, there are many buildings to look at and so much to see. They have a cute gift shop at the end as well!! The woman at the front desk was so kind and helpful!”
Britteny H
“What a great historical site to visit! This museum provides a self-paced walking tour to see life of Swiss settlers. My Dad and I enjoyed a few hours of exploring the different houses, showcasing different historical pieces. Of course my favorite was the old cheese house. Take your out of town guests to this charming museum.”
Kalee R

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