The Octagon House Museum is open May through October & December

Museum Hours & Prices

In compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services orders to combat the spread of COVID-19, all scheduled events and activities at the Octagon House Museum are canceled until the lifting of the closures.

Get Involved

We want you to be part of our museum and experience its beauty. This is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museums. Whether you are a individual, family or business who cares about local history or a volunteer who would like to use their talents to preserve history or someone who seeks to support Historical Society financially. The St. Croix County Historical Society has something to offer you. Become a member, volunteer or donor today!

Octagon House Museum

  • Octagon House Museum

    The St. Croix County Historical Society maintains the Octagon House Museum complex, which is open for guided tours May through October & December. In addition to the gracious eight-sided house with…

  • Research Center

    Volunteers are available to answer inquiries related to St. Croix County history and family genealogy. Responses will be sent via letter and may include suggestions for additional search sources. The Research…

  • The Museum Gift Shop

    The Museum Gift Shop is located in the Carriage House building, just behind the Octagon House, and is open to the public during regular Museum hours. There is always something new…

Museum & Gift Shop Hours & Fees

Museum Closed January - April

The Museum is closed for the winter and will open in May (pending the lifting of COVID-19 closures).

Please call (715) 386-2654 or email octagon@stcroixcountyhistory.org to reserve your group tour.

Museum & Gift Shop Open: May 1st - October 24th, 2020

The Museum is open for Tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm.

Tours begin on the hour at: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
Guided tours of the museum complex are about 45 minutes long.
Reservations are recommended at (715) 386-2654 or octagon@stcroixcountyhistory.org.

Group Tours: Special private group tours (for 10 or more people) are available by reservation throughout the year (Please note due to display setup, the Museum is not available for private tours in March or early November). Please call (715) 386-2654 to reserve your group tour.   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSEUM...

Tour Fees: $12 Adults; $5 Students (k-12); and 5 and younger free with an accompanying adult.

DISCOUNTED Admission of $10 for: Seniors (65+), Active Military, Groups (10 or more people) and AAA Members

Christmas Tours: December 5th - 20th

Museum & Gift Shop OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY (prior to Christmas): Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm.

Tours begin on the hour at: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm.
Guided tours of the museum complex are about 45 minutes long.
Reservations are recommended at (715) 386-2654 or octagon@stcroixcountyhistory.org.

Tour Fees: $12 Adults; $5 Students (k-12); and 5 and younger free with an accompanying adult.

DISCOUNTED Admission of $10 for: Seniors (65+), Active Military, Groups (10 or more people) and AAA Members

 

Victorian Cream Tea & Special Tours

Our Victorian Cream Tea is an elegant three-course tea served at the Phipps Center for the Arts, overlooking the lovely St. Croix River. Special group tours can be arranged before or after your tea: a guided tour of the Victorian-era Octagon House Museum complex; a guided tour of the Phipps Center; and/or a City Tour is available from the comfort of your own motor coach.   LEARN MORE...

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