Plan Your Visit
Victorian Home for the Holidays
Select Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
December 6-8 & 13-15 | 10 AM – 5 PM
The magic of a Victorian holiday comes but once a year—why not celebrate it in stylish cheer? Take a self-guided tour of the Villa Louis estate and learn about its original owners, the Dousman family, as you listen to period parlor music and eat sweet holiday treats.
2024 SEASON
MAY 22 – NOV 3
HOURS
OFF SEASON
Nov 4, 2024 – May 2025
CLOSED*
*open on select days for
special events
MAY 22 – SEP 1
Wednesdays – Sundays
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
SEP 2 – NOV 3
Daily
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tour Times
10 AM | 11 AM | NOON | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM
Can’t make the tour times?
Traverse our grounds at your own pace with a
grounds pass.
ADMISSIONS
Adults (18-64): $15
Teens (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $13.50
Child (5 – 12): $8
Child Under 5: Free
Grounds pass only (5+): $10
Wisconsin Historical Society members
receive free general admission and 10% off special experiences.
Tickets are also for sale at the elevated Visitor Center
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Villa Louis is located in Prairie du Chien, a National Main Street Community just three miles above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. It is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi.
On-site vehicle parking is available for FREE by the elevated Visitor Center across Bolvin Street from the Villa Louis Mansion.
FIELD TRIPS & GROUP TOURS
Field Trips
The best day of your school year awaits! Don’t just read about history, experience it! Field Trips at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums allow students to step into the worlds they’re studying through fun adventures and engaging experiences around the state for grades k-12.
Group Tours
Travel together through time and bring your group tour to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s sites and museums. Experience the worlds and wonders of Wisconsin’s past. Book your group tour today! Tours include private guide(s) that can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group.
SHOPPING & GIFTS
Find a variety of unique, Victorian Era inspired gifts at the Villa Louis Museum store located in the elevated visitor center across the street from the Villa Louis Mansion.
Enjoy 10 percent off store items as a Wisconsin Historical Society member.
Many of the items we sell in store are available online. Explore the gifts and books that are for sale!
Make Your Next Event Historic
Villa Louis’s picturesque settings for an elegant Wisconsin wedding or a unique private event offer plentiful opportunities for a historic event. Make your day historic and create a story that will be remembered for generations.
Make Your Photos Timeless
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
We care about your safety! Please make sure to stay home if you’re sick and follow these CDC guidelines when you visit us.