08/31/2026
Open this Sunday
September 6, 2026
11am to 4pm
🎟 FREE ADMISSION
Looking for something to do this Weekend, Dive into the rich, fascinating history of our community at the Schleisingerville to Slinger Historical Museum!
We would love for you to stop in and explore. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just visiting, there’s something here for everyone.
🔍 WHAT’S INSIDE? OVER 5,000 ARTIFACTS AND MORE!
From early industry and local legends to school days and sports, you’ll find:
Over 5,000 artifacts
More than 15,000 searchable historical photos
Hundreds of original documents and vintage items
And so much more history packed into every corner of the building!
🧭 FEATURED EXHIBITS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS:
🍺 Storck Brewery Display
Step into Slinger's brewing past! This is the largest public display of Storck Brewery artifacts anywhere—filled with rare bottles, advertising pieces, tools, photos, and the story of how the brewery shaped daily life in Slinger for over 75 years.
🚂 Great Lakes Central Model Railroad Club
Located in our lower level, this jaw-dropping HO scale model layout features:
Over 1,000 feet of track
Multiple levels of track and terrain
Dozens of locomotives and hundreds of cars running in real-time
Perfect for kids, collectors, and train lovers of all ages!
🎹 1926 Schaefer Theatre Organ
Made right here in Slinger by the Schaefer Organ Factory, this fully restored organ is one of only two theatre organs ever made by the company. Still playable today—if you know how to play piano, keyboard, or organ, we encourage you to give it a try!
🏛️ The 1911 Union Depot
Our museum itself is a piece of history—once a passenger train station until 1959, then used by the railroad until the early '80s. It was lovingly restored by the Edward and Minette Wolf family. You’ll find:
Original woodwork throughout the building
Authentic rooms from the depot era
Railroad artifacts and stories from Slinger's time on the tracks
💾 Digital Photo Kiosk
Search through 15,000+ photos at your fingertips! Browse images of:
Families, homes, and community members
Historic weather events and buildings
Businesses, farms, sports teams, and more
Warning: you may lose track of time!
📚 Schools and Churches Exhibit
We’ve got nearly every Slinger High School yearbook from 1940–2024. Search for classmates, teachers, parents, or old flames. Plus, displays from nearly every church in the area, including early records, photos, and artifacts.
🏁 Slinger Speedway & Little Switzerland Exhibit
Explore Slinger's rich entertainment history, including:
The opening of Little Switzerland Ski Hill in 1941
The founding of Slinger Speedway in 1948
Rare photos, artifacts, and memorabilia from both legendary venues
🛒 Merchandise Room
We offer 100s of Slinger-themed items:
NEW DESIGNS IN STOCK NOW!
T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, decals, mugs, books, and more
All items are custom-designed by us and locally themed
🛍 Shop in person or online at: shop.slingermuseum.org
🌟 BECOME A MEMBER!
Support the future of the museum and become a member. Lifetime Members will have their names proudly displayed on our Lifetime Member Wall in the lobby. Your support helps preserve Slinger's past for future generations.
💬 Visitors often say: “I came in thinking I’d stay for 15 minutes, and I was still here three hours later!” There’s so much to see, explore, and discover.
📍 WHERE TO FIND US:
We’re located right in the heart of Slinger in the beautifully restored 1911 train depot.
🗓 So make plans now— take a walk through history, and experience the story of Slinger like never before. Admission is FREE, and we’d be honored to have you visit.
