Sun Prairie Historical Museum Announces New Fall Public Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
September 3, 2026
Ashley Manthei, Communications Manager
amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com
(608) 608-0322
 
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The Sun Prairie Historical Museum is pleased to announce new regular public hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, providing the community with more opportunities to visit the Museum and explore its exhibits, collections, and stories of Sun Prairie’s past.

After being open primarily by appointment for much of 2026, the Museum will once again offer consistent
public hours throughout the week. The new Fall schedule is designed to make the Museum more accessible and welcoming to residents, families, visitors, and anyone interested in learning more about Sun Prairie’s history.

New Fall Museum Hours - Effective Tuesday, September 8 through December 30, 2026:

• Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday: 2 – 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 2 – 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

These public hours will be in effect through December 30, 2026. Information regarding any continuation or changes to regular public hours in 2027 will be communicated at a later date.

The Museum offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the people, places, businesses, and events that have helped shape the Sun Prairie community. Whether visitors are longtime residents looking to reconnect with local history or newcomers interested in learning more about their new community, the Museum provides a unique window into Sun Prairie’s past. Community members are encouraged to stop by during regular public hours and explore all that the Sun Prairie Historical Museum has to offer.

For more information about the Sun Prairie Historical Museum, visit www.cityofsunprairie.com/museum.
 
About City of Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane County, just east of the City of Madison. The City of Sun Prairie has experienced strong population growth since its incorporation from a village to a city in 1958, undergoing a transformation from a relatively small community of less than 4,000 to an estimated 39,419 today