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The '''Wisconsin Historical Museum''' is a museum located on the Capitol Square in [[Madison, Wisconsin]]. The museum, which features information about the [[history of Wisconsin]], is operated by the [[Wisconsin Historical Society]]. 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. |
The '''Wisconsin Historical Museum''' is a [[museum]] located on the Capitol Square in [[Madison, Wisconsin]]. The museum, which features information about the [[history of Wisconsin]], is operated by the [[Wisconsin Historical Society]]. 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 late 2004, the museum's existence was threatened due to budget cuts,<ref name="fair">{{Cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-124497183.html|title=Historical Museum's Future in Air|accessdate=2008-09-04|year=2004-11-10|author=Anita Weier|work=The Capital Times}}</ref> but citing its role in the state's history, Wisconsin governor [[Jim Doyle]] restored its funding.<ref name="spar">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbc15.com/news/headlines/1233967.html|title=Wisconsin Historical Museum Spared from Becoming History|accessdate=2008-09-04|publisher=NBC 15|year=2005-02-07}}</ref> |
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In addition to exhibits about traditional aspect of the state's history, the museum has also offered an exhibition on [[malted milk]], which was first made in Wisconsin.<ref name="mltm">{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=217469|title=Malt Stop: Madison Museum Exhibit Filled with Malted Milk Memories|accessdate=2008-09-04|year=2004-03-27|author=Meg Jones|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> and includes in its permanent collection a [[Big Boy (restaurant)|Big Boy]], the mascot of a hamburger chain,<ref name="relic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-12387079_ITM|title=Retro Relic Finds a Home at the Wisconsin Historical Museum|accessdate=2008-09-04|year=2006-01-19|author=Gayle Worland|work=The Wisconsin State Journal}}</ref> rescued in 1985 when its restaurant closed.<ref name="bigb">{{Cite web|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-12410601_ITM|title=Museum Makes Home for Rescued Big Boy|accessdate=2008-09-04|publisher=UPI NewsTrack|year=2006-01-20}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:11, 4 September 2008
The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. 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 late 2004, the museum's existence was threatened due to budget cuts,[1] but citing its role in the state's history, Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle restored its funding.[2]
In addition to exhibits about traditional aspect of the state's history, the museum has also offered an exhibition on malted milk, which was first made in Wisconsin.[3] and includes in its permanent collection a Big Boy, the mascot of a hamburger chain,[4] rescued in 1985 when its restaurant closed.[5]
References
- ^ Anita Weier (2004-11-10). "Historical Museum's Future in Air". The Capital Times. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ "Wisconsin Historical Museum Spared from Becoming History". NBC 15. 2005-02-07. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Meg Jones (2004-03-27). "Malt Stop: Madison Museum Exhibit Filled with Malted Milk Memories". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Gayle Worland (2006-01-19). "Retro Relic Finds a Home at the Wisconsin Historical Museum". The Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ "Museum Makes Home for Rescued Big Boy". UPI NewsTrack. 2006-01-20. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
External links
- Wisconsin Historical Museum (official website)
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