The Thingery

The Thingery is a “library of things” offering experience passes and equipment that provide opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity, and exploration.

Overdue fines: $1 per day for most items, $50 per day for passes.


 

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Audience

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

betty brinn children's museum explore pass

The Betty Brinn Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to inspire creativity and learning in children through play-based experiences.

929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 | (414) 390-5437

Bookworm Gardens

bookworm gardens explore pass

Bookworm Gardens is a non-profit botanic garden inspired by children's literature that features over 75 books represented throughout the grounds, each with a corresponding laminated book to read and enjoy. 

1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081 | (920) 287-7895

East Troy Railroad Museum

east troy rail road explore pass

The East Troy Railroad Museum offers vintage trolley rides through the countryside between East Troy and Mukwonago as a living museum of the Milwaukee Electric Railway. 

2002 Church St., East Troy, WI 53120 | (262) 642-3263

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

green bay packers hall of fame explore pass

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame offers dynamic displays and interactive exhibits celebrating over a century of football history, including Vince Lombardi's desk and the 13 Below Ice Bowl Theater.

1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304 | (920) 569-7512

  • Free general admission for 2 adults and 3 children (ages 17 and under)
  • Does not include stadium tours
  • 3-day loan (no holds or renewals)
  • $50 per day overdue fee

Harley-Davidson Museum

harley davidson museum explore pass

The Harley-Davidson Museum is a 130,000 square foot facility featuring a large collection of motorcycles, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that bring to life the history and culture of Harley-Davidson.

400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201 | (414) 287-2789

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

horwitz deremer planetarium explore pass

The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center features a dome-shaped theater with Digistar 6 technology that transports visitors beyond city lights to explore the wonders of the day and night sky.

S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 970-4139

International Crane Foundation

international crane foundation explore pass

The International Crane Foundation is a global conservation organization featuring the world's only complete collection of all 15 crane species, with guided tours, self-guided trails, and live exhibits at their Baraboo headquarters. 

E11376 Shady Lane Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913 | (608) 356-9462

Milwaukee Art Museum

milwaukee art museum explore pass

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a world-famous institution featuring stunning architecture and an extensive collection of art spanning centuries and cultures, offering visitors an enriching experience with the visual arts.

700 N. Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202 | (414) 224-3200

Milwaukee County Zoo

milwaukee county zoo explore pass

The Milwaukee County Zoo houses over 2,100 specimens representing 314 species from around the world, offering an immersive experience with diverse exhibits, up-close animal encounters, and educational programs across 190 acres.

10001 W Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53220 | (414) 771-3040

Mitchell Park Domes

mitchell park domes explore pass

The Mitchell Park Domes is open year-round and feature three distinct glass-domed conservatories showcasing tropical jungle, arid desert, and rotating seasonal floral displays in a unique architectural setting.

524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215 | (414) 257-5600

Museum of Wisconsin Art

museum of wisconsin art explore pass

The Museum of Wisconsin Art showcases contemporary and emerging art exclusively by artists with deep connections to Wisconsin, serving as a cultural destination that explores regional identity through a growing collection and innovative programs.

205 Veterans Ave., West Bend, WI 53095 | (262) 334-9638

Racine Art Museum

racine art museum explore pass

The Racine Art Museum maintains a nationally recognized collection of over 14,000 works, including the largest collection of contemporary craft in North America, with award-winning architecture and innovative exhibitions in downtown Racine.

441 Main St., Racine, WI 53403 | (262) 638-8300

Riveredge Nature Center

river edge nature center explore pass

Riveredge Nature Center is a 485-acre nature sanctuary offering over 10 miles of scenic trails, Milwaukee River paddling, wildlife viewing, and year-round opportunities to explore forests, prairies, ponds, and rare habitats. 

4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080 | (262) 375-2715

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

schlitz audubon nature center explore pass

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers six miles of trails through 185 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, and Lake Michigan shoreline, featuring a visitor center with art gallery, observation tower, and interactive nature exhibits, open year-round.

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

wall of guitars inside the waukesha county historical society and museum

The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum preserves and shares the diverse histories of Waukesha County through a collection of over 18,000 artifacts, 250,000 images, and millions of archival materials spanning thousands of years.

101 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 521-2859

Wisconsin Historical Society

wisconsin historical society explore pass

The Wisconsin Historical Society operates a network of 12 historic sites and museums throughout the state, bringing Wisconsin's history to life through immersive experiences at locations ranging from Old World Wisconsin to Circus World.