History, Architecture & Museums

Bring a picnic lunch and sip lemonade by the "old mill stream" after you tour Beckman Mill established in 1868. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Beckman Mill is one of Wisconsin’s ... Click here for details

Established in 1846 (two years before Wisconsin became a State), Beloit College is Wisconsin’s oldest college in continuous service. A walking tour of the 40-acre, wooded, New England style campus reveals 28 buildings of diverse architectural styles; four are listed ... Click here for details

Located in a refurbished Beloit landmark, the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator consists of an art gallery and houses a co-op of artists’ studios. The art gallery showcases both resident artist works and traveling exhibits. Season:  Yearly – call ... Click here for details

One visit to the Beloit Historical Society Lincoln Center allows you to immerse yourself in Beloit area history through changing exhibits at the Solem Museum. You can pay homage to Beloit athletes in the Ted Perring Sports Hall of Fame ... Click here for details

Off the walls and into the open! We invite you to explore our history and your imagination through Beloit’s Public Art. With more than 20 pieces in and around Beloit’s City Center, the influence of a strong arts community shines ... Click here for details

History comes alive in the newly restored 1850’s Bushnell Wheeler House situated high on the bluffs overlooking South Beloit and Beloit. The South Beloit Historical Society makes its home here and has lovingly reclaimed the beauty of this historic Italian ... Click here for details

Yes, we really do have a Fort! You can almost smell the gunpowder as you enter the reproduction of the 1832 stockade. Step on tours are available to nearby beautiful Lake Koshkonong to learn about prehistoric Native American settlements and ... Click here for details

Beloit College’s Myers Institute for the Art of Business and Business of Art (ABBA) is an art gallery operated by Beloit College "student owners." It features professional, semiprofessional, and amateur artists within the Beloit College network of students, faculty, staff ... Click here for details

Step back in time and view how life was in the Mid-1800’s in this artfully restored 1857 Victorian homestead, barn, and 1873 one-room schoolhouse. Fine period furnishings and a newly restored kitchen show how the upper middle class lived at ... Click here for details

The museum is the 1912 Prairie style residence of Stanley Dexter Tallman and provides one stop shopping for your history needs. The museum features local exhibits, gift shop and the administrative office of the Rock County Historical Society. The Lincoln ... Click here for details

Celebrate Beloit’s heritage during this festival. Beckman Mill offers an opportunity to see the mill in operation, enjoy old-fashioned craft demonstrations, wagon rides and more. Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead has entertainment, food and special family activities. The weekend features cemetery tours, historic ... Click here for details

Travel through this unique display where entertainment meets history in a collection of unbelievable artifacts representing American culture with themes of Turn of the Century, Kennedy Day in Dallas, Gangsterland, Movieland, Famous Cars & Stars, TV Land and much more. ... Click here for details

Janesville Performing Arts Center is the site of the original Janesville High School, which opened in 1923 and features wonderful examples of 1920's architecture. From the Prairie Style stained glass and ornate plaster molding to the original massive light fixtures, ... Click here for details

Established in 1857, the tour of Janesville's award winning historic house museum includes all five levels from the basement to the cupola, all restored to their 1857 splendor. This 26-room Italianate villa style mansion is the only private home still ... Click here for details

The Logan Museum is located in what was once called Memorial Hall at Beloit College, built in 1869 to commemorate the men of Beloit who perished in the Civil War. In 1892 Frank Logan, a wealthy Chicago grain merchant, purchased ... Click here for details

A tour of Maranatha’s historic campus offers highlights such as Cedarholm Library, the 150-year-old stained-glass windows of Burckart Hall, and the Gymnatorium (chapel, athletics, fine arts performances). Have coffee at the Old Main Café, shop at the bookstore, and enjoy ... Click here for details

Long before the first white settlers “discovered” Beloit, Native Americans dwelled here along the Rock River and Turtle Creek. Evidence of their existence can be found in the form of earth mounds located at Beloit College and at Totem Park ... Click here for details

Stroll through the quiet, shaded neighborhood of Beloit’s Near East Side Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established on the original plat of Beloit, the neighborhood is centered around a public square or commons known as ... Click here for details

Tours are fully guided every hour on the hour in an air-conditioned museum. Season: May through October Additional Information:

Admission fees: $7 for adults $6 for senior citizens and AAA members $4 for children 6 ... Click here for details

You are invited to tour one of the Midwest’s largest motion picture studios.  Salty Earth Pictures is reaching countless people around the world with entertainment that challenges minds, lightens hearts and strengthens souls.  Tailor your tour to encompass either a ... Click here for details

While visiting Beloit stop at the Water Works Pump House and Water Tower Park. Built in 1885, the pump house was the site of Beloit’s first municipal water system. The nearby stone water tower is a visible community landmark and ... Click here for details

Restore your soul as you walk among the largest privately held angel collection in the world-the Berg Collection. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, and visited by people from around the world, the Angel Museum displays several thousand ... Click here for details

Built in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Armory’s exterior has been preserved to retain its historical significance, while the interior combines modern décor and elegance with original elements. It is now an exciting entertainment ... Click here for details

This three-story, 36,000 square foot local history museum has a "BIG STORY TO TELL," including the tale of the Black Hawk War and young militia leader Abraham Lincoln.  Visitors will also enjoy the National Dairy Shrine’s Visitor Center, which features ... Click here for details

The Market VIP Program is an exciting new concept that will make a group visit to The Market extra special.  Your group of 8 or more will be our guests at a FREE, FUN program that includes a bit of ... Click here for details

Marvel at the world’s only remaining five-arch stone railway bridge. Built using hand labor in 1869, the 388-foot bridge spans Turtle Creek and provides camera buffs picturesque vistas year-round. Located in the charming community of Shopiere just a few minutes ... Click here for details

A walking tour of the gracious Bluff Street Historic District along the Rock River’s west bank is divided into two parts and consists of nineteen historic homes and churches representing varied architectural styles. The Bluff Street District is one of ... Click here for details

Appreciate the beautiful architecture of the Wright Museum, as well as the fine art displayed. More than a dozen exhibitions, drawn from the permanent collection, regional and student artists, and national touring shows fill the galleries year-round.

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