30 North Carroll Street Madison, WI , 53703-2707 Phone: (608) 264-6555 Website The Wisconsin Historical Museum (WHS) is a museum located on the Capitol Square and features information about the history of Wisconsin. In addition to Wisconsin history, it provides information about other American history topics through artifacts, photographs, full-scale dioramas, audio-visual presentations, and interactive multimedia programs. In addition to exhibits about traditional aspects of the state's history, the museum has also offered an exhibition on malted milk, which was first made in Wisconsin, and includes in its permanent collection a Big Boy, the mascot of a hamburger chain, rescued in 1985 when its restaurant closed.
The machine is located in the Gift Shop, but outside the Museum, so no entry charge. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Closed Monday. Collector Passports are available for sale in the Gift Shop for $5, tax included.
Designs all have a beaded border, RR (Rocky Rockholt) at the catch notch with 'WHS Museum'.
1. (H) Two antique cars with '1928 Kissel 1948 Nash'.
2. (H) An antique bar with 'Cozy Nook'.
3. (H) Ancient Indian house with 'Aztalan House Madison, WI'.
4. (H) Cheese, a cow, and a bottle of milk with 'Made in Wisconsin'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N43° 4' 28.2426" Longitude: W89° 23' 11.5152"
5/21/19 Machine broken and was removed. They are working to repair it. AKB
9/11/21 Machine is still broken MS |