Appleton History Museum
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Appleton History Museum located at 231 W. Franklin Street. Home of Appleton Historical Society. Goals:
1.
Visit the museum to see exhibits on Appleton history or research in the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library. Encourage the preservation and display of Appleton historical items.
2. Regularly present public programs, such as history fairs, history walks
and other public events.
3. Encourage the development of and assist in the operation of a museum that would specifically cover Appleton history.
Appleton Historical Society President Gwen Sargeant, visited City Hall to chat with Timber on the Appleton Engaged Podcast. Learn more about all the volunteer activities and resources of Appleton Historical Society.
12/18/2025
Thursday Night at the Museum, December 18th 6 p.m. Michael will be reading from his new book, he's a fantastic storyteller. He will also be answering questions. Free and open to the public!
12/02/2025
It's giving Tuesday, consider a donation to Appleton Historical Society.
https://appletonhistory.com/index.php/donate-to-ahs
Looking forward to hosting James Marten. If you don't have his book yet, you can purchase one. Looking forward to the presentation and book signing.
06/30/2025
📚 Do you have yearbooks, city directories, or other Appleton history books? Help preserve Appleton’s history by donating them to the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library at the Appleton History Museum!
Check out our wish list here: https://bit.ly/46izmew
We’d happily accept other items not on the wish list!
Drop donations off at Appleton History Museum, 231 W. Franklin Street during open hours.
Need a different dropoff time or pickup? Contact Katie Stilp at [email protected] or 920-832-6393 to arrange.
Want to make a bigger impact? Support our capital campaign with a monetary donation—every dollar is matched through our grant thanks to Mary Beth Nienhaus and Claudine and Jim Happel!
Donate online: https://www.appletonhistory.com/index.php/donate-to-ahs
Or by mail/in person. Thank you for supporting our mission to preserve and share the city of Appleton's history!
06/29/2025
06/22/2025
Appleton Historical Society celebrated the Grand Opening of the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library last week. The Appleton History Museum is open Noon-4 p.m. today. Stop by to see and enjoy the new Library.
06/03/2025
Support Appleton Historical Society and eat a delicious meal at Tom's!
Mention AHS at the counter and Tom's will donate a percent of the sale to AHS!
Tomorrow Tuesday June 3rd
05/21/2025
Starting in June, Weds. night presentations move to 6:30 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Room. See you there!
04/29/2025
You're invited to all of the exciting things happening at Appleton History Museum in May!
03/21/2025
Pick up a copy of Appleton Magazine for some great local information.
Find Appleton History Museum on pg. 25
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231 W. Franklin Street
Appleton, WI
54911
Opening Hours
| Thursday | 12pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |