Wisconsin National Guard Museum

04/19/2026

Due to current events in the Middle East we are temporarily closed to the public.

04/19/2026

Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East we are currently closed to the public.

Military and retirees with proper credentials are allowed however we ask that you call ahead to be sure there no changes to this.

We apologize for any inconvenience

11/14/2025

This photo is from the first summer encampment held after World War I in 1920. The Wisconsin Guard was in the process of rebuilding after being released from Federal Service and this was one of the smallest encampments in Camp Williams history.

There are several places in this photo that are recognizable 105 years later. In the background, left to right, is Long Bluff, Castle Rock and Target Bluff. The town of Camp Douglas is just visible just to the right of Target Bluff. In the foreground, middle, is Building 10 (originally built as a warehouse and still serving that function today), the Quartermasters House and Office (now an open field), and a second warehouse which is the current home of REACT. Just out of frame on the middle left side the location of the Officer's Club (now the WNG museum) with the rifle range in front.

11/13/2025

With the signing of the Federal budget we are once again open!

10/01/2025

There has been a lapse in appropriations, and there will be limited updates. Resources for furloughed employees can be found here:

https://dma.wi.gov/government-shutdown-furlough-guidance-faqs-benefits-information-resources/.

10/01/2025

We are now open!

Due to the government shutdown the museum will be closed until further notice.

09/26/2025

The U.S. Army’s return to the offensive in the Pacific Theater occurred at the Battle of Buna. On that battlefield in New Guinea from 16 November 1942 until ...

08/25/2025

You know know summer is coming to an end when Andy shows up.

08/07/2025

The 132nd Wing made sure we had a busy weekend.
They are a great group and I hope they make it back again sometime!

07/29/2025

07/14/2025

We are once again open to the public!