Villa Louis

Villa Louis Historic Site    

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Villa Louis is a Wisconsin State Historic Site. We are an immaculately restored Victorian house museum on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River.

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Oct 14, 2024
The villa louis is a beautiful property full of history. I wish there was more of the building you could see since there's so many on Property. Full review by bgcchick88
Oct 6, 2024
Guided tour through the grounds and family house & office building was well curated. The grounds and house have been kept in good condition. Always fascinating, seeing how people lived and why in da… Full review by 196LindaC
Sep 25, 2024
This is an extensive Victorian estate built by Hercules Louis Dousman, a man who began trading furs with Native American tribes. He became wealthy, and brought antiques and matched sets of books such… Full review by StripeyPraxis
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Facts

Construction completed:(1843) 1871
Architect:E. Townsend Mix
Architectural style:Late Victorian Italianate

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How much time would you suggest for visiting Villa Louis? I'll be passing thru that area & want to ensure I don't have to …
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How much time would you suggest for visiting Villa Louis? I'll be passing thru that area & want to ensure I don't have to rush thru. TIA
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The tour is about an hour, I believe. Then you will want some time for the grounds and gift shop. Total? About 2- hours. If you are going now, call ahead for late-winter/spring conditions.
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I would like to know the admission price for adults. Also do I need a reservation?
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Those rates listed previously are for the Carriage Classic event held each year on the Villa Louis grounds. I have never had to make reservations to visit Villa Louis. Even when it's been …
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Those rates listed previously are for the Carriage Classic event held each year on the Villa Louis grounds. I have never had to make reservations to visit Villa Louis. Even when it's been crowded, you sign up for a timed tour, take a walk around the island and be back at your scheduled tour. If you have a large group, it would be wise to call ahead. ADMISSION Adults (18-64) $12.50 Children (5-17) (children 4 and under are free) $6 Students/Seniors (65 & older) $10.50 Group Tour – Child (5-17) $5 Group Tour – Adult $10.50 Wisconsin Historical Society Members FREE
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would like to know price for adults to the Villa Louis
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ADMISSION Adults (18-64) $12.50 Children (5-17) (children 4 and under are free) $6 Students/Seniors (65 & older) $10.50 Group Tour – Child (5-17) $5 Group Tour – Adult $10.50 …
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ADMISSION Adults (18-64) $12.50 Children (5-17) (children 4 and under are free) $6 Students/Seniors (65 & older) $10.50 Group Tour – Child (5-17) $5 Group Tour – Adult $10.50 Wisconsin Historical Society Members FREE
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Why is Wisconsin building a new history center?
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The need for a new history museum has been discussed for more than two decades. A new, state-of-the-art history center will allow the Wisconsin Historical Society...
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