WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COVID-19 Updates: Open for reservation based programs. See below for details.

Villa Louis from the side and slightly above, beautiful soft colors and warm light reveal this historic victorian home

2020 Season

Reservations Only

Villa Louis is open for in-person, reservation-based special tours now through October 24! The store is open for in-person shopping with enforced capacity limitations.

Registration now available. See below for details.

Under the guidance of the Badger Bounce Back – State Government Edition, all Wisconsin Historical Society locations offering programs will implement visitation protocols that will allow for unique historical experiences while prioritizing the health and safety of our staff and guests.

Before you visit, make sure to read the 2020 health and safety policies for Wisconsin Historical Society members and guests.

Read Here

Events & Programs

All events and programs have limited capacity and require an advanced reservation.

Check each event listing for details on how to register over the phone.

Tours Calendar

Download our tours calendar for 2020 season at Stonefield and Villa Louis

Villa Louis Tours 2020

Choose from All Historic Sites' Events

Three women walking away from Villa Louis. Click for Walking Tours

Walking Tours

Blacksmith hitting a hook with a metal hammer, a bit of glowing red hot metal sparking where the two pieces meet. Click for On Site Experiences.

Onsite Experiences

Four Mile House at Old World Wisconsin. Click for Virtual Events

Virtual Events

An older couple purchasing items from a cashier. Click for in-person Shopping

In-Person Shopping

Site Protocols

At each program and event, the following protocols will be enforced:

  • Reservations are required to visit Villa Louis*
  • All events and programs will have a limited capacity to ensure social distancing guidelines are properly followed, keeping the safety of employees and guests as the top priority
  • Guests and staff will be asked to adhere to proper social distancing regulations, and it is highly recommended that face masks are worn while interacting
  • Disposable masks will be available onsite
  • All facilities will adhere to significantly increased daily cleaning and sanitation requirements and there will be cleaning stations in each building
  • Staff and guests who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay at home
  • Each location will follow strict guest engagement protocols, including parking, food preparation, and the use of shared facilities such as a public restroom

*There will be some exceptions to the reservation requirement for in-person shopping. Click here to learn what stores are available for in-person shopping.

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