In addition to the self-exploration of the museum, groups can add on one of the following programs. If your group size exceeds 30 people, we can work with you to divide the group and schedule programs accordingly. All guided tours are about 30 minutes long. Minimum of 15 people required to book a guided tour.


Hometown Houdini
Children will take a guided tour through our AKA Houdini exhibit, discovering fun facts about Houdini’s career, family, and childhood in Appleton. Best for youth groups.

​$50 for up to 15 people

​​Behind the Scenes Tour
Guests get a chance to see the Museum’s collections storage rooms—usually off-limits to visitors—and learn what the Museum collects and how we preserve the artifacts that we use in our exhibits.
$75 for up to 15 people


Custom Programs

Looking for something you don't see here? Contact our Education Manager to explore further options. We can discuss pricing and availability with you then. A down payment for custom programs will be required.


*Pricing may differ outside of regular Museum hours and payment upon booking will be required. For visits outside of regular Museum hours, please contact our Education Manager for pricing.

Group Rates 

Add-on Guided Tours and Programs

50% off regular admission until April 12, 2024

Open Daily, Except Tuesdays  

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

330 E. College Ave., Appleton, WI

920.735.9370

Group Museum Visits

Visit the History Museum's award winning exhibits on a self-guided tour. Admission includes full access to the History Museum including a personal introduction to the exhibits, amenities, and brief history of the History Museum building, a former Masonic temple. 
​​We recommend a minimum of 1.5-2 hours to visit the entire museum. 




Groups of 15 or more paying individuals must schedule at least two weeks in advance to be eligible for group rates.*

$6.50 per child

$9.00 per adult

Guided Tours: See individual tours for prices below.

Youth groups are required to have 1 chaperone per 8 children. These chaperones will be admitted for free if the group brings 15 paying individuals.

Optional lunch room reservation: $20

Groups visiting outside of regular Museum hours will be required to make payment upon booking for the equivalent of 15 paying visitors. Groups can pay the day of the visit for an additional visitors.