The History Museum at the Castle

Take a walk through Wisconsin’s prehistoric past to learn about the geological processes that shaped its modern landscape. Learn about our state fossil and the other ancient animals that once called Wisconsin home. Geared for adults.

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Appleton’s “industrial flats” team with energy in this model. Gordon Lind, a nationally recognized modeler, built the likeness from scratch and will be available for questions. Included in admission.

All events will take place on the lawn of The History Museum at the Castle, 330 E. College Ave. Appleton, WI. All Make Music Day events are free and open to the public.* 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Instrument Petting Zoo | Drew St. side lawn Dive into the world of music with the Heid Music Instrument Petting

Take a walk through Wisconsin’s prehistoric past to learn about the geological processes that shaped its modern landscape. Learn about our state fossil and the other ancient animals that once called Wisconsin home. Geared for adults.

Staff from The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton will be here with dinosaur fossils to help inspire you to create some dino art! This program is designed for kids in grades 3-6, and their grown ups. Space is limited, you must call the library or stop in the library to sign up.

Learn about the different groups of dinosaurs, what differentiates them from modern reptiles, the history of their study, and how our understanding of them has changed after recent discoveries.

Learn about the different groups of dinosaurs, what differentiates them from modern reptiles, the history of their study, and how our understanding of them has changed after recent discoveries.

Appleton’s “industrial flats” team with energy in this model. Gordon Lind, a nationally recognized modeler, built the likeness from scratch and will be available for questions. Included in admission.

Multi-day event: 2026-10-23 through 2026-10-24.