Last updated: 8/11/2016
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Street Address
429 7th St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address
145 West Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601

Hours

Hixon House is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 2 PM
(last tour starts at 2pm)

Admissions

Adults: $10
Seniors (over 62): $8
Students (): $6

Staff

Peggy Derrick
phone:
Description

Built in 1859 by prominent lumber baron, Gideon Hixon. Italianate structure with nearly all of its original furnishings.

One can see William Morris style design (although it was Joseph Twyman, a student of Morris, whom designed much of the home) in the carpet, on the walls, and within the color choices. Visitors also are able to see the beautiful woodwork and original furnishings from the late 18th and early 19th century.

Governance

The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the La Crosse County Historical Society.

Services

Group tours are available year round for groups with 10 people or more.

Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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