Kewaunee County Jail Museum 1876

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

The museum will be open today, July 3, 2026, from Noon-4:00. If you need something to do before the festivities start downtown, Spend Some Time in the Jail….Museum.

The museum will be CLOSED July 4th, 2026.

06/22/2026

This Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn which took place June 25, 1876. Stop at the museum and see the battle firsthand through the Only Known Wood Carving depicting the battle. If you haven't seen the carving, the details are incredible and make you feel like you are in the midst of it. The museum is open Noon-4:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday. We can't wait to see you

06/20/2026

Hello everyone. We want to let everyone know that the museum is open during normal hours despite the road construction taking place on Dodge Street. You can still get through to us. We are open Thursday-Saturday from Noon - 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you next week!!

06/11/2026

We appreciate you stopping by. It was a pleasure having you. If you are ever in the area again, let us know. We would love to have you back.

06/03/2026

We would like to thank the Kewaunee County Garden Club for the donation of the flower bulbs which were planted last fall by Denise Anderson. They are coming up beautifully and helping bring some color to the Jail Museum. THANK YOU!!

05/29/2026

The museum will be opening a little late today, Friday, May 29, 2026. Should be around 12:45 pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.

05/25/2026

The Kewaunee County Historical Society is excited to announce that the Kewaunee County Jail Museum officially opens for the 2026 season on Monday, May 25, 2026!

🕛 Open Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Step inside one of Wisconsin’s historic county jails and explore the stories, artifacts, and history of Kewaunee County. Whether you’ve visited before or it’s your first time behind the iron bars, we invite you to stop in and spend some time in the jail…..museum.

05/21/2026

We are only a few days away from our 2026 Jail Museum Season. We are looking for some volunteers to help us out. The museum is open Thursdays-Saturdays from Noon-4:00 p.m. Any number of days would help us out. Bring a friend along with you. If you have any questions, you can send an email to the address below or contact the History Center. Thank you!!