• Overview

    Explore American history with a focus on the life and stories of 18th- and 19th- century craftsmen and artisans. Drawing on its rich collection, METC is connecting the lives of people and their stories, while providing a bridge from the past to the future. Housed in a stunning Richardsonian Romanesque Revival building donated by D. Willis James to the people of Madison in 1900, METC offers something for visitors of all ages.


    Regular Museum admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, students and children; free for Members. Family maximum admission is $13.


    The museum is open Tues – Sat: 10 am to 4 pm; and Sun: Noon to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Summer hours July & August, Tues – Sat: 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays.

  • Amenities

    • ADA Compliant
    Activities
    • Self-guided tours
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    •  Dining

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    •  Lodging

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    •  Activities

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