The Vernon County Historical Society operates four historical sites:

The Vernon County Museum
Old St. Mary's Church Museum
The Foreaker One Room Schoolhouse
The historic Sherry-Butt House

Our winter schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11AM to 4PM,
These hours are for November through March.

Holiday History Tour '25

12:30 - 4PM on Sunday, December 14

Visit 5 historic sites in and around Viroqua,
all decorated for the holidays, with food, music, and exhibits!

Annual Fund 2025

More important this year than ever. Please see below

Save Our Funding

The Vernon County Board cut our funding 25% in 2026. Contact
the County Board to support the Vernon County Historical Society

Thank You!!! to EVERYONE who helped
make the new HVAC system a reality

Come visit our newly heated (and air-conditioned in the summer)
upper levels of exhibits

Take a walk with our latest tour - Graveyard Ramble

Explore Viroqua history though a walking tour of Viroqua Cemetery

Get your t-shirts! Sweatshirts and Hoodies too!

Support the Vernon County Historical Society and help promote local history by buying a t-shirt or sweatshirt with our logo on it.

Available in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles. Purchase online from Bonfire

Watch the May, 2024 Program - The Ku Klux Klan in Vernon County and Western Wisconsin in the 1920s

Vernon County Museum Hours:

June/July/Aug/Sept:      Monday - Friday 11-4; Saturday 10-2
April/May/October:       Monday - Friday 11-4
Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar:  Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday 11-4
-Or-
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT — contact us to schedule a time:
phone:608-637-7396 -or-
email: museum@vernoncountyhistory.org
The museum is closed on major holidays.