HUDSON AREA HISTORY CONNECTION
Octagon House Museum
Explore Hudson's History!
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.
Open seasonally for drop-in tours and year-round by appointment!
The Octagon House Museum will be CLOSED from December 21st-January 5th.
Check back again soon for 2026 events, exhibits, and special programs!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to see what we're up to in the meantime!
Hours
February- April 2026
Open the first Saturday of the month from 10:30am-4pm for timed (11am, 12:30pm, 2pm) & self-guided tours.
If interested in a private tour or in visiting on a day when we are not open, please submit your tour request through our "Schedule a Visit" form above!
See "Get Tickets" above for special events!
Admissions
Tickets for drop-in or scheduled tours are available
at the door .
Reservations required for special accommodations, large groups, and private and special events.
Members: $ 12
Seniors, Veterans, AAA, First Responders, and Educators $12
Adults: $15
Students 1-12: $8
Children 5 and under: Free
Family of 4 or more: $40
CONTACT
715-386-2654
1004 3rd Street,
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Street Parking
available at no cost
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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