Our thoughts are with those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as we anxiously await the lifting of restrictions. As a non-profit that receives no ongoing state or federal funding, the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear relies on ticket sales, gift shop sales, memberships and the generosity of our donors to fulfill our mission. While we are not a restaurant that feeds your body, we are an institution that feeds your mind. Please consider making a gift in response to this appeal! Your generosity will have an immediate and long-term impact on the future of the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear.
Museum building, 839 North 11th Street
The Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear, a non-profit organization, operates as a Milwaukee history museum in a historic building displaying the late Avrum Chudnow’s (1913-2005) extensive and eclectic collection of early 20th Century Americana. The museum contains various shops and exhibits from his collection, from between the World Wars, chiefly the 1920's and 1930's era. Not only will local Milwaukeeans and visitors enjoy the unique and intimate nature of the collection, but local schools will be able to offer their students a curriculum-based and rewarding experience. Visit us at 839 North 11th Street in Milwaukee..!
Virtual Museum Tour- May 2020
Virtual Museum Exhibits
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MILWAUKEE FIRSTS
A partial record on some of the achievements from this great city on a great lake. The city's industrial history are well reflected but so are some less well-known innovations. |
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MILWAUKEE: BEER CITY
A perfect blend of the German and European immigrants found a fertile atmosphere to produce and sell beer. Taking advantage of the nearby grain harvests, plentiful water, an abundance of ice and many thirsty drinkers, the beer industry helped put Milwaukee on the map. |
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GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE EXHIBIT STORIES
12 unique stories on a wide range of subjects using artifacts from our collection. Crafted by our Curator and Museum Associates from Marquette University and Esquela Verde. |
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Admission:
Adults: $7 Under 6: Free Youths 7-17: $6 College Students w/ ID: $6 Seniors 62+: $6 Sundays: $14.00 for the entire family! Hours:
Thursday - Saturday 10am-4pm And Sundays noon-4pm If our regular hours fall on a holiday, we will generally be Open except Thanksgiving. |
Contact Us:
839 North 11th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11th & Kilbourn Street info@chudnowmuseum.org Phone: (414) 273-1680 Behind the Scenes Tours: See more of the collection than ever displayed Special Appointment Needed Behind the Scenes Information> |
Frequently Asked Questions
Size of Collection: over 275,000 items
Amount Displayed: <5% constantly rotating
Scope of Collection: Milwaukee, Midwest & U.S.A., 1910s thru 1940s
Size of Museum: 3000 square feet on 2 floors in 18 exhibits
Visit Length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours, guided or self-guided
Accessibility: Elevator, ADA compliant, bus loading zone
Other Amenities: Free parking, climate controlled, restrooms, gift shop
Location: 839 North 11th Street, near Marquette University
Amount Displayed: <5% constantly rotating
Scope of Collection: Milwaukee, Midwest & U.S.A., 1910s thru 1940s
Size of Museum: 3000 square feet on 2 floors in 18 exhibits
Visit Length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours, guided or self-guided
Accessibility: Elevator, ADA compliant, bus loading zone
Other Amenities: Free parking, climate controlled, restrooms, gift shop
Location: 839 North 11th Street, near Marquette University
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