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Historic Hixon House Museum

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

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

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The Riverside Museum is filled with history on logging, steamboats, pearl button making, settlers, prehistory artifacts from the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, and more! Self-guided tours are available during our open season, and guided tours are available year round by calling ahead and scheduling your trip.

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

LCHS owns and manages two museums, Riverside Museum at 401 E. Veterans Drive, and Historic Hixon House Museum at 429 7th St. N. Both are in La Crosse WI.