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Home of America's First Kindergarten
919 Charles St. ~ Watertown, WI ~ 920-261-2796
Hours of Operation
Tours start on the hour at Noon, 1 p.m.
& 2 p.m.
May
Saturdays & Sundays, 12-3 p.m.
Weekdays by appointment
June, July, & August
Open daily 12-3 p.m., closed Tuesdays
Closed on Memorial Day, July 4, & Labor Day
September & October
Saturdays & Sundays, 12-3 p.m.
Weekdays by appointment
Admission
Octagon House Museum tours are guided and last approximately 1 hour. Tours begin at Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tours of First Kindergarten and Pioneer Barn are self-guided.
Ticket Prices:
$10 for adults
$9 for senior citizens and AAA members
$5 for children ages 6-17
Credit cards accepted.
Private group tours are welcome and may be subject to a $50 minimum admission fee. Call (920) 261-2796 or email manager@watertownhistory.org to schedule.
Finding the Museum
Watertown is located 8 miles north of Interstate 94 via State Hwy. 26.
Watertown is also accessible via
State Hwys. 16 & 19.
Museum address:
919 Charles St.
Watertown, WI 53094
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