Plan Your Visit
HOURS & ADMISSIONS
HOURS
WINTER
Visitor Center &
Carriage Museum Only
Nov 8 – May 16 2025
Saturdays
10 AM – 5 PM
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL
May 24 – Nov 2 2025
Wednesday – Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM
Wade House is closed on the
following holidays:
New Year’s Holidays & Weekend, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Holiday & Weekend, Christmas Holiday & Weekend.
ADMISSION
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL PRICING
May 24 – Nov 2
Adults (18-64): $15
Teens (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $13
Child (5-12): $8
Children under 5: FREE
WINTER PRICING
Nov 8 – May 16
Adults (18-64): $8
Teens (13-17): $8
Senior (65+): $6
Child (5-12): $4
Children under 5: FREE
Wisconsin Historical Society members receive
free general admission and 10% off events.
Half-Price First Saturdays at Wade House
Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, June 1, July 5, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov 2. & Dec. 7. Discounts are available for all family members and must be redeemed in person with valid proof of residence (please present a driver’s license, electric bill or other form of identification when you arrive). Coupons apply across all General Admission price points and age ranges.
Planning a historic visit to Wade House in 2024? Sheboygan or Fond du Lac residents can now take advantage of Half-Price First Saturdays and receive a 50% discount when visiting the Wade House grounds during select Saturdays each month. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the wonders of the Wade House Stagecoach Hotel and surrounding grounds at half cost!
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Wade House Historic Site is located just off Highway 23, halfway between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac.
TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON HWY 23 (Towards Fon du Lac)
- Do not take the left turn lane by the building.
- Take the next left a few hundred yards ahead by the brown Wade House Historic Site sign.
- Enter the long drive that will take you to the Visitor’s Center Driveway.
TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON HWY 23 (Towards Sheboygan)
- Look for the Wade House Historic Site driveway entrance a few hundred yards ahead of the building (do NOT turn on Plank Road/Hwy. T).
- If you get to Plank Road you have gone too far and will need to take the next available u-turn on Hwy. 23 and enter from the westbound direction.
PARKING
On-site vehicle parking is available for FREE at the Wade House Carriage Museum.
FIELD TRIPS & GROUP TOURS
Field Trips
The best day of your school year awaits! Don’t just read about history, experience it! Field Trips at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums allow students to step into the worlds they’re studying through fun adventures and engaging experiences around the state for grades k-12.
Group Tours
Travel Together Through Time and bring your group tour to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s sites and museums. Experience the worlds and wonders of Wisconsin’s past. Book your group tour today! Tours include private guide(s) that can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group.
SHOPPING & GIFTS
Choose a special, unique gift as a souvenir during your visit to Wade House.
Enjoy 10 percent off store items as a Wisconsin Historical Society member.
Many of the items we sell in store are available online. Explore the gifts and books that are for sale!
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
We care about your safety! Please make sure to stay home if you’re sick and follow these CDC guidelines when you visit us.