Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Announces Museum & Community Center in Kewaskum

September 11, 2025

KEWASKUM, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Following a moving community remembrance event on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. has formally unveiled plans to build a Museum and Community Center addition to the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center.

The new facility will replace the former Kewaskum Municipal Annex building and serve as an indoor learning space, museum, and community gathering area. The project has received unanimous conceptual support from the Kewaskum Village Board and is being designed in partnership with the award-winning Wisconsin-based firm American Architectural Group.

Daytime rendering of the museum’s main entrance with “NEVER FORGET” prominently displayed above tall white support columns. The building blends glass, stone, and steel with a modern yet respectful design.
Dusk rendering of the museum featuring the fully lit “NEVER FORGET” entrance. A couple walks along the sidewalk under a soft purple sky, emphasizing the structure’s reflective atmosphere.
Rendering of the community room interior, featuring high ceilings, wide tile flooring, and tall windows allowing in ample daylight. Several people walk through the versatile open space.
Architectural site plan of the proposed museum and community center showing labeled spaces including the museum exhibit area, community room, kitchen, office, restrooms, and outdoor patio. Parking and surrounding landscaping are also illustrated.
Interior rendering of the future Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Museum featuring tall ceilings, large windows, and two central concrete columns representing the Twin Towers. Visitors are shown viewing exhibits in a bright, open space.
Interior view from the catwalk looking down into the exhibit space. A large column stands in the center as visitors gather around, and natural light floods in from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Evening rendering of the museum exterior with warm lighting illuminating the building. Visitors walk along the pathways leading to the “NEVER FORGET” entrance, highlighting the building’s welcoming and solemn tone.
Side view of the future museum during the day, showing the side pavilion entrance, adjacent parking lot, and covered walkway.

“This project marks the next step in our mission to educate future generations about September 11, 2001,” said Fuzz Martin, President of Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. and the Kewaskum Village Board. “The Memorial has become a destination, not just for remembrance, but for learning. This addition will ensure we can carry that mission forward all year-round, in any weather, and for decades to come.”

In 2024 alone, the Memorial welcomed thousands of visitors from across the state and country, including more than 850 students from eight Wisconsin counties. It has also become a landmark that draws travelers from across the Midwest, with guests from as far away as Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The planned 4,500-square-foot building will feature:

  • A central exhibit space with interactive displays and educational stations
  • A multifunctional community room for local events and school groups
  • Indoor/outdoor access, ADA-compliant restrooms
  • A concessions-capable kitchen
  • A staff office, climate-controlled storage, and A/V support
  • An outdoor pavilion

The building’s design includes architectural elements inspired by the Twin Towers and will integrate seamlessly into the existing Memorial grounds. A prominent “NEVER FORGET” feature will greet visitors as they enter.

Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. will raise all funds necessary for construction through private donations and grants. No taxpayer funding will be used for construction. The Village of Kewaskum will retain ownership of the building and will manage community room rentals and basic maintenance.

“This is truly a community-driven project,” added Martin. “Our goal is to honor those we lost, educate future generations, and create a space that serves Kewaskum for years to come.”

Construction is expected to begin once fundraising milestones are met. More information about the project, including renderings, ways to give, and project updates, will be available soon at wisconsin911memorial.com.

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