HUDSON AREA HISTORY CONNECTION
Octagon House Museum
Glorious gardens, geometric marvels, histories spanning over 100 years, and legendary cats: all in one museum.
Open seasonally for drop-in tours and year-round by appointment! See below to schedule your visit TODAY!
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The Octagon House was first established as a museum by the St. Croix County Historical Society in 1964, and curated as a domestic home from the mid-late nineteenth century. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The St. Croix County Historical Society, a private non-profit organization, operated the Octagon House Museum (also called the John S. Moffat House) as a traditional historic house museum. In 2023, the museum board separated from the St Croix County Historical Society and reinvented itself as a the Hudson Area History Connection (HAHC).​Today, the Octagon House Museum is operated by the Hudson Area History Connection and offers private and group tours, field trips, rotating exhibits, events, and family fun, as well as opportunities to research, present, and share Hudson history through volunteering and board membership. ​
Explore Hudson's History!
This museum is
family friendly!
Little ones are welcome to explore the house, grounds, and exhibits through scavenger hunts, hands-on historic demonstrations, and old-fashioned games!
Every first Saturday of the month, the museum is open especially for families with littles from 9am-11am, for crafts and short activities for just $10/family.
Tickets for tours during the open season are available onsite when you arrive and do not need to be purchased ahead of time.
Reservations for open season tours (see hours below) are not required for groups of 9 or fewer.
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Planning a visit? Make sure you know:​
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Open season tours begin hourly, on the hour (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm). Tours last approximately 60 minutes.​
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The first floor of the Museum is accessible by regular wheelchair or walker via ramp. Please let a staff member know if the ramp is needed. ​
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The second floor of the Museum is only accessible by stair. ​
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Reservations required for large groups (10+), special or requested content, and private and special events. You can submit reservation requests by clicking "Schedule a Visit" above.
HOURS
May 30-August 30
Friday: 11a-4p​
Saturday: 11a-4p
Sunday: 11a-4p
*Tours begin on the hour, every hour. ​
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Monday-Thursday: by appointment. ​
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January - April: by appointment.
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To schedule an appointment, please click "Schedule a Visit" above.
ADMISSION
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Members: FREE
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Seniors, Veterans, AAA, First Responders, and Educators $12
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Adults: $15
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Students 1-12: $8
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Children 5 and under: FREE
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Family of 4 or more: $40
CONTACT
715-386-2654
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1004 3rd Street,
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
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Street Parking
available at no cost
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Our Local Business Members
Business Members enjoy many benefits:
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Free ad space on our website and newsletter
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Discounts on tickets, events, and gift shop
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2 free tour admission tickets
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Pre-registration and partnerships for Museum events
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226 Locust Street, Hudson, WI 54016
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