Join us for an event to include a reading of Governor Evers' proclamation of August 27 as USS Wisconsin Day in recognition of the boat’s hull number, 827. USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) Association officials will be present to answer questions. On view in the museum gallery will be a casting from torpedo tube the USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) and images relating to the boat’s construction. SSBN 827 is the third U.S. Navy vessel to be named after the state of Wisconsin.
A generational story of war, service, and the families who carry the legacy. My Vietnam Your Iraq connects the stories of eight Vietnam veterans with the experiences of their own children who later deployed to serve in the Iraq War.
Try historical military tabletop games and learn about the history behind the game play. We will be playing Heimlich & Co., An interesting yet complex spy game where everyone at the table is spying on each other. We will set up based on the number of reservations. Suitable for ages 8+. Please register here to reserve a spot. Space is limited.
Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. Register here. Age Appropriateness: This film may not be suitable for all ages as it depicts severe combat violence, strong language, and smoking.
Try historical military tabletop games and learn about the history behind the game play. We will be playing The Hunt (2023) in which one player assumes the leadership of the British Royal Navy, while the other player represents the German Kriegsmarin during World War II. We will set up based on the number of reservations. Suitable for ages 12+. Please register here to reserve a spot. Space is limited.
Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle, of course). These tours are free to the public, but registration is required. Do so here.
Please join us for our quarterly Mess Night dinner series with guest speaker Joseph Yorio, who will be discussing the leadership lessons he learned from his time in Afghanistan and the bombing of Camp Chapman. Each Mess Night features a guest speaker, topic, dinner, drinks, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. Event suitable for all ages. $50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS Purchase tickets here. Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2026 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac Power Systems.
Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. Please register here. Age Appropriateness: This film may not be suitable for all ages as it depicts combat violence, mild language, and smoking.
Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle, of course). These tours are free to the public, but registration is required. Do so here.
Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. Register here. Age Appropriateness: This film may not be suitable for all ages as it depicts severe combat violence, strong language, and smoking.
Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle, of course). These tours are free to the public, but registration is required. Do so here.
