Last updated: 2025-04-22
When winter winds sweep across the Mississippi River Valley, La Crosse offers a treasure trove of indoor adventures that keep locals and visitors warm and entertained. From historic arts centers to engaging museums, the city provides diverse experiences that capture the region’s vibrant cultural spirit.
Whether exploring interactive exhibits at the Children’s Museum or catching a performance at Weber Center, La Crosse’s indoor attractions showcase the community’s creativity and commitment to learning and entertainment across all ages and interests.
Discover La Crosse’s coolest indoor experiences right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in La Crosse
- Children's Museum of La Crosse
- Weber Center for the Performing Arts
- La Crosse Center
- La Crosse Public Library
- Pump House Regional Arts Center
- UW-La Crosse Planetarium
- Hixon House
Children's Museum of La Crosse
What to Expect
Multi-floor interactive learning environment for children
Description
Interactive children's museum spanning three floors of engaging learning experiences. Offers hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity and creativity for children, with immersive environments that encourage exploration and educational play. Provides dynamic, multi-sensory activities that transform learning into an exciting adventure.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: Children's Museum of La Crosse
Hixon House
What to Expect
Preserved Victorian home with original family furnishings
Description
Historic Hixon House Museum offers an immersive journey into 19th-century La Crosse life. Meticulously restored with original Victorian and Arts and Crafts furnishings, the museum showcases the home of lumber baron Gideon Hixon. Visitors explore authentic period rooms, including the rare 'Turkish Nook' that highlights Victorian-era design and social history.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: Hixon House
La Crosse Center
What to Expect
Comprehensive event facility with extensive downtown infrastructure support
Description
Multi-purpose event venue offering versatile spaces for conventions, meetings, sporting events, and entertainment. Accommodates large gatherings with flexible facilities and convenient downtown location. Features multiple event spaces suitable for conferences, performances, trade shows, and community events.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: La Crosse Center
La Crosse Public Library
What to Expect
Multi-generational educational programming and creative workshops
Description
A community learning hub offering diverse educational programs for all ages, including storytimes for babies and toddlers, after-school clubs, teen activities like Dungeons and Dragons, and creative workshops such as upcycled terrarium making. Provides engaging interactive experiences across multiple age groups and interests.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: La Crosse Public Library
Pump House Regional Arts Center
What to Expect
Comprehensive multi-disciplinary arts center with free gallery access
Description
A nonprofit arts center offering diverse visual and performing arts experiences through three free exhibition galleries, live performances, art classes, and community events. Features rotating art exhibitions, theater productions, music performances, and creative workshops for all ages.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: Pump House Regional Arts Center
UW-La Crosse Planetarium
What to Expect
Rock music laser light shows paired with astronomical presentations
Description
UW-La Crosse Planetarium offers immersive astronomical experiences through public programs and multimedia presentations. Visitors explore celestial topics with engaging audiovisual shows about ancient observatories, current evening skies, and cosmic phenomena. The facility provides educational outreach that raises astronomy awareness through interactive presentations.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: UW-La Crosse Planetarium
Weber Center for the Performing Arts
What to Expect
Multi-venue performing arts performance space
Description
Regional performing arts venue hosting live theater productions by local theater companies. The center provides a sophisticated indoor entertainment space featuring stage performances across multiple venues including Lyche Theatre. Showcases diverse theatrical productions from community theater groups.
Where: La Crosse | More Info: Weber Center for the Performing Arts
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