Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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30 W. Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703 United States Get Directions
Phone 608-267-1799

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  • “Honor in the Air” Movie Screening

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    SOLD OUT! Join us for a movie screening and discussion of Honor in the Air. It is a story of inspiration, dedication, valor and love, following the life of one soldier and those with whom he served. Wisconsin native, Captain Scott Alwin, served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War with the 68th Assault Helicopter Company. He earned a record 136 Air Medals, but more important, he earned the respect of the men he served with and the love of a Vietnamese woman who became his wife. Scott Alwin was from Ft. Atkinson, attended UW-Madison for his undergrad degree, and is buried in Marathon County (Hamburg). Admission is free. Seating is limited to 60. Please RSVP here.

  • Movie Discussion Night – The Raid (1954)

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States
    Virtual Event

    Grab your popcorn and beverage and join us for a discussion of the 1954 Civil War film The Raid. Please note that we will not be watching the film but discussing different aspects of the movie. Please RSVP to the event HERE. You will receive the Zoom link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

  • Movie Discussion Night – Dunkirk (2017)

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States
    Virtual Event

    Join us for a movie night discussion of the 2017 epic historical war thriller Dunkirk.

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    In Her Boots Reception

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to an evening reception at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to honor the women who contributed to the  "In Her Boots"  window display on the Capitol Square. Wisconsin women veterans whose boots were featured in the initial rotation (June 11 - July 29) will have the opportunity to retrieve their boots from WDVA during this event. The second rotation of the "In Her Boots" exhibit will be accessible in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum window for an extended duration. Light appetizers, refreshments, and opportunities for camaraderie will be provided. This event is free, however, please RSVP through Event Brite so we can obtain an accurate count.  RSVP here.  

  • Mess Night – SOLD OUT

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    SOLD OUT Join us as we welcome author COL (Ret) Ray Boland, who will be talking about his book, When The Bugle Calls, A Soldiers Memoir. Ray's story includes experiences from 30 years of service with the U.S. Army during peacetime and combat in Vietnam, with events ranging from triumph to tragedy. It addresses the little-known realities a career soldier and his family must confront that we seldom hear of. Ray also offers his perspective of a 50-year period of history that changed America. Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 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. 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30-6:15 - Happy Hour 6:15-7:00 - Dinner 7:00-8:00 - Presentation SOLD OUT, SORRY This event is suitable for all ages. This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2024 Mess Night Series Sponsor Melinda V. Heinritz in memory of her father, James L. Vogler, U.S.A.F. and Supporting Sponsor Edgewood College Military & Veteran Services.

  • Mess Night at the Museum

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with some of the women servicemembers from the State’s 54th Civil Support Team: Protecting the State from Weapons of Mass Destruction. S.Sgt. Jaclyn Sommers, S.Sgt. Ava Kielisch, and Sgt. Schuylar Hagen will provide an overview of the 54th Civil Support Team’s (CST) capabilities and mission and demonstrate some downrange survey equipment along with a demo chemical lab to show an example of what the 54th CST would encounter on a mission. Each Mess Night at the Museum features a guest speaker, topic, dinner, drinks, and time to socialize before and after the talk.  Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. This event is suitable for all ages. Prior to the event, please register using the form below. This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2024 Mess Night Series Sponsor Melinda V. Heinritz in memory of her father, James L. Vogler, U.S.A.F. and Supporting Sponsor Complete Mobile Dentistry.  

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    “The War to End All Wars – The Movie”

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    This event is SOLD OUT! Join us at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for an unforgettable in-person event on Veterans Day with a free screening of "The War to End All Wars - The Movie" featuring the music of Sabaton. Get ready to immerse yourself in the gripping story of WWI and then join Wisconsin Veterans Museum historians for a discussion of the film's historical narrative and hear stories of Wisconsin men and women who were there. Don't miss this chance to experience history come alive in the worldwide premier. Free admission. Seating limited to 50.  Purchase tickets here. View the trailer here.  

  • Mess Night at the Museum

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Mess Night at the Museum: August 10, 2023 Lt Col. Robert Sandwith of the 115th Fighter Wing will be speaking on topics of the 75th birthday of the Fighter Wing in September of this year, the arrival of the F-35s, and the big-picture perspective of the 115th Fighter Wing including its mission, history, and impact of its work. He will also share the human side of the Wing and the meaning of serving your own community. Lt Col. Sandwith is the Commander of the 115th Operations Support Squadron |115th Fighter Wing Dane County Regional Airport | Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30-6:15 - Happy Hour 6:15-7:00 - Dinner 7:00-8:00 - Presentation $50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS  REGISTER HERE Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 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. This event is suitable for all ages. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter.

  • Mess Night- Vietnam 50 Years Later: An Evening with Mr. Phil Hall, Vietnam Veteran

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Mess Night at the Museum: April 20, 2023 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 5:30- 6:15 – Happy Hour 6:15- 7:00 – Dinner 7:00- 8:00 – Presentation $50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Phil Hall, who will be discussing his experiences of being an infantryman in Vietnam, and some prospective on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam after years of study on why we were there. Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 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. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter. This event is suitable for all ages.

  • Mess Night- Louise Endres Moore

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Mess Night at the Museum: January 19, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30- 6:15 - Happy Hour 6:15- 7:00 - Dinner 7:00- 8:00 - Presentation $50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS | $40 STUDENTS (W/ID) REGISTER HERE Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Louise Endres Moore. She will be speaking on her latest work, Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman, which details her father’s experiences during WWII. Her work was recognized as a #1 Amazon Best Seller, as well as a Book Excellence Awards Winner in Biography and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award and IAN Book of the Year Award. Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 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. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. This event is suitable for all ages.

  • Mess Night

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Gregory A. Daddis, who is the Director of the Center for War and Society and the USS Midway Chair in Modern U.S. Military History. He will be speaking on his 2020 book, Pulp Vietnam : War and Gender in Cold War Men's Adventure Magazines.

  • Book Talk with John W. Coe – Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero, Conspiracy Theorist, White Supremacist

    Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

    Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in-person on June 8, 2022 at 12:00 pm as we welcome author and historian John W. Coe, who will be presenting his newest book, Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero, Conspiracy Theorist, White Supremacist. This book talk will be held in the museum’s Education Center and is free and open to the public. For information, please visit the museum website (wisvetsmuseum.com/events) or contact the museum at: visitor.curator@dva.wisconson.gov. REGISTER HERE Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. This event is appropriate for all ages.

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