10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Dec. 9 – Dec. 17, 2025
45th Annual 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2025 from 1-3pm
10th Annual Dairy Day at the MOOseum
June 14th, 2025 from 11-2pm
63rd Annual Mary Hoard Art Show
Part 1: Mar 19 – Mar 29, 2025
Part 2: Apr 23 – May 3, 2025
The Gift Shop
The Hoard Historical Museum isn’t just a place to explore local history—it’s also a hub of community connection, where every purchase from our gift shop directly supports the artisans and organizations that make Fort Atkinson unique. When you browse our curated selection of gifts, books, and locally made products, you’re not just buying a souvenir,…
General Museum Information
Hours of Operation Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission There is no admission charge to visit the Hoard Museum. Contributions to our Donation Box are gratefully accepted. A suggested cash donation of $5.00 per person or $10 per family helps preserve and share the history and cultural heritage of the Fort Atkinson area. Thank…
Group Tour Information
School Group Tours Come explore the one or all of the museum exhibits with your group. Allow approximately a minimum of 30 minutes per exhibit: Mounds Gallery, Lincoln Era Library, Historic Hoard House, and National Dairy Shrine Museum. Duration: Allow at least 1 hour Cost: $2 per Child & Chaperones FREE, Additional Donations Gratefully Accepted Please ask…
Hoard Museum Gardens
The Hoard Historical Museum partners with the UW-Extension Jefferson County Master Gardeners to develop and maintain the Museum’s five gardens: the Roger and Sandra Peony Garden, the Foster House Herb Garden, the Fence Garden, the Entry Garden, and the Rain Garden. Our Master Gardener Team can give guided tours of the five gardens for your group or organization. Reservations are required…
1841 Foster House
Foster House Open for Tours The 1841 Foster House will be open on select days during the summer. Look at our Event Calendar to see the new tour! Step inside the Foster House to see how 19th century Fort Atkinson residents lived, and learn about how the community grew. A friendly guide will be available to…
Knox Research Library & Archive
The William D. Knox Research Library and Archive houses original, significant, and irreplaceable documents that tell the history and cultural heritage of the Fort Atkinson Area. The archive houses photographs and paper documents such as letters, diaries, and business records. Materials are housed in secure storage, and free for Fort Atkinson Historical Society members to…