Special Notice:
Use of the Research Center will be by appointment only from August 16th through September 1st, during the run of the special exhibit Coming Together Through the Art of John Lennon. Learn more about the exhibit here.
Please call ahead to make your appointment.
Uncover the past in the Research Center at the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum. We specialize in family and local history research for Waukesha County. Learn about the people, places, industries, businesses, organizations, and ideas that helped shape Waukesha County.
The Research Center is located in Room 304 of the 1893 Waukesha County courthouse complex that houses the Waukesha County Museum. The building is handicap accessible.
Research Center staff members are available to answer questions and guide you in your search. Photocopying and image scanning is available to researchers for a fee. All Research Center materials are about Waukesha County and are for reference only (non-circulating).
While the Research Center serves mostly adults, we encourage responsible students to use our collection as an educational resource.
Discover the services we offer:Contact Information
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum Research CenterResearch Center Hours
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to noon
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Closed
Research Center Fees
On-Site user fee: $3.00 per day
Historical Society Members:
Unlimited on-site use
with membership card
Mail and Email requests: $10.00 per hour
Postage costs extra.
Photocopies: $0.20 per copy.
Street Parking and Municipal Parking Lots Are Available Near the Museum.