Museum - Velkommen
The mission of the Stoughton Historical Society is to bring together those interested in Stoughton's history, and to collect, preserve and display objects and documents that illustrate that history. The Historical Society is a volunteer-run self-supporting not-for-profit organization.  The Stoughton Historical Society was organized in 1960 and is a public charity 501 (c)(3).Our Museum is open Saturdays, 11:00am to 3:00pm during the summer from Syttende Mai weekend in mid-May to Labor Day. 
We are located at 324 S. Page Street, Stoughton, WI. 
Suggested donation: $2.00 per person.  We welcome you to step inside this 1858 Greek Revival former church to view our displays illustrating Stoughton area history.  We can also schedule private group tours if you are unable to visit us during our regular hours.  Call 608-873-4797 and leave a message.  The 2024 season will open in May with the  featured exhibit " Preserving and Promoting the Art of Rosemaling: Stoughton's role ". 

Museum will open 2024 Syttende Mai weekend:
     Friday May 17th -     1 - 5
     Saturday May 18th -   10 - 5
     Sunday May 19th -    11 - 1  and  3 - 5

Saturdays only starting May 25th thru August 31st, 2024

Features:
Military History
1925 Fire Truck, built in Stoughton

Norwegian Folk Craft
Luke Stoughton Family artifacts
Victorian Era Dresses
Antique dolls and toys
Vignettes:Doctors Office
School
General Store
Old Kitchen
Living Room
If you are not able to visit us in person, click through our museum photos below to view many of our displays.
We invite you to visit us soon!