The History Museum at the Castle

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330 E College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
+1 (920) 735-9370
http://www.myhistorymuseum.org
The History Museum at the Castle presents award-winning local history as well as national exhibits through hands-on experiences that engage people of all ages. We're best known for our exceptional interactive Harry Houdini exhibit that reveals the magician's illusions. We also pay tribute to Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber, and put Sen. Joseph McCarthy into perspective.

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Alice A.
7/20/2014

HISTORY MUSEUM at the CASTLE -330 E College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 733-8445, myhistorymuseum.org Q-Tips say: SEE IT! In a cool Castle, Part History, and part Houdini. Mrs. Q enjoyed the...

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Sue M.
11/13/2024

Cool venue but strange exhibits. Interesting way to spend an hour when you have some time downtown Appleton.

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Stephanie R.
12/23/2015

While I'm not specifically a Houdini nut, I love a good quirky museum. One of the things I really enjoyed about visiting this spot was the building itself, formerly a Masonic temple built in 1923....

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Bob M.
9/19/2019

Worth the stop if you want to see some of Houdini's stuff and they had a great guitar exhibit as well. A little pricy but for a museum ok. The place is kinda cool inside and out and you have the...

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Makala B.
1/12/2018

I'd be lion if I said this museum wasn't worth $6. The Harry exhibit was pretty Houdi-neat, but the rest was far from magical.

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