Adult Tours
Tours at our Kenosha Museums
A day at one (or more) of our museums is the perfect outing for community groups, senior centers, or travel outings.
Your group must have 10 or more participants. Group leaders and bus drivers receive complimentary admission. For group rates and booking information, fill out a Reservation Request Form.
Guided Tours
Kenosha Public Museum Highlights Tour
Immerse yourself in everything the Kenosha Public Museum has to offer with our interactive Highlights Tour, perfect for adult groups. This engaging experience takes you through our Natural Science, Anthropology, History, and Art galleries, where you’ll explore a rich tapestry of knowledge and culture.
Our tour features inquiry-based learning, encouraging you to ask questions and dive deeper into each exhibit. You’ll also get hands-on with touchable tour props, making the experience even more memorable. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, this tour offers a comprehensive and engaging way to experience the museum’s diverse collections.
Midwest in the Civil War
Midwest in the Civil War is a docent-led guided tour of the Civil War Museum’s main exhibit gallery The Fiery Trial. The tour uses immersive displays, artifacts, and hands-on activities to teach visitors the important roles the Upper Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin played before, during, and after the Civil War. Guests will learn about the diverse communities who settled in the Upper Midwest, the stories of freedom seekers who traveled through the region on their way to Canada on what became known as the Underground Railroad, the challenges soldiers faced in camp and battle, and how the results of the Civil War still impact the lives of Americans today.
As part of the tour, guests will view the Civil War Museum’s award-winning 360-degree film entitled Seeing the Elephant.
Dinosaur Discovery Museum Tour
Step into the prehistoric world with an exclusive tour of the nation’s largest display of theropod dinosaurs! This guided experience takes you through our main exhibit, where you’ll walk among towering dinosaur skeletons, including some of the most fearsome predators ever to roam the Earth.
As you explore, our expert guides will share fascinating insights into our unique collection, highlighting groundbreaking scientific discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of these ancient creatures. You’ll learn about dinosaurs as a diverse group of animals, uncover the mysteries of their evolution, and discuss the theories behind their eventual extinction.
Perfect for dino-enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this tour offers an in-depth look at the incredible world of theropods and their lasting impact on science.
Coffee & Conversation
Museum Curators will lead an illustrated presentation on a topic of your choice while you enjoy coffee or a catered lunch (lunch not included in pricing):
Kenosha Public Museum
Artists and their Gardens
Wisconsin’s Own: Frank Lloyd Wright
Anishinaabe History and Culture
Civil War Museum
Medicine of the Civil War
Civil War Innovations and Technology
The Legacy of Civil War Monuments
Life of the Civil War Soldier
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Bone Wars
What Jurassic Park Got Right
What is a Dinosaur?
Additional Amenities
Lunch Space
$1-$2 per person
Indoor lunch space is available at the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum. Reservations are available in 30-minute blocks. The Dinosaur Discovery Museum does not have an indoor lunch space, however, there is a park across the street from the building that may be used for picnics. Please note the museums do not have refrigerators, stoves/ovens, or microwaves available.
Although the museums do not have onsite restaurants or cafes, there are several dining options nearby. Visit www.downtownkenosha.org or
www.visitkenosha.com for more information.
Theater Performance
$300
Professional actors and actresses portray authentic historical figures with scripts based on firsthand accounts written by the individuals themselves: Caroline Quarlls, or Cordelia Harvey.
Theater performances are 30 to 45 minutes in length and include a brief question-and-answer session. Performers are always available after the performance to meet the public. The Civil War Museum does not allow photography or digital recording of theater performances under any circumstances.
Streetcar
$1.50 for 13 and over
The City of Kenosha features mid-century Electric Streetcars that ride along the lakefront and connects all three of our museums in a 15-minute loop. The museums can arrange a ride for your group with your program reservation for an additional fee.
Learn more about Kenosha’s Electric Streetcars here.
Plan Your Visit
Please let us know prior to your visit if you have any special accommodations or needs. Every effort will be made to ensure the trip is successful for everyone.
Elevators, noise-canceling headphones, and quiet spaces are available at all three museums.
Kenosha Public Museum: There are uneven floors, some sound, and blinking lights in the galleries.
Dinosaur Discovery Museum: Wheelchair access to the museum is located at the rear of the building.
Civil War Museum: There are uneven floors, talking mannequins, and low-light in the galleries. The museum also features a 360-degree film that utilizes strobe lights, lighting changes, and loud noises to depict a Civil War battle.
Free parking is available. During the field trip reservation process, we will provide you with the location of vehicle and/or bus parking.
Programs must be scheduled at least three weeks prior to the requested program date. If we are able to accommodate a last-minute program, payment will be due at the time the program is scheduled.
If your group is running late, please call the museum at (262) 653-4140 to let us know. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to adjust the program time, we will do our best to work with you to get the most out of your visit.
Dates and program availability is based on a first-come first-served basis. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your group’s date. Once the deposit is received, a program confirmation and invoice will be sent and your program will be scheduled. If the deposit is not received the date is not reserved.
A non-refundable $50 deposit is due upon your reservation to secure your date. Final headcount and full payment is due two weeks prior to the scheduled program. If payment is not received two weeks prior we reserve the right to cancel the program.
If payment is not received at the museum upon the date of the program you will incur a $40 late fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash, or check.
Refunds will be given for cancellations that occur at least a week in advance of the program date. The $50 deposit is non-refundable but can be used to reserve a future date in the same calendar year.
