History. Discovery. Fun!
Come up for the morning, afternoon, or stay the whole day! Load the kids in the car, pack a picnic lunch, bring some pocket money to spend in our gift shop, and enjoy stepping back in time at Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters.
On-Site Tours
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Stop by Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters during open hours (10 AM - 4 PM, Wed - Sun, May - Oct) and a friendly docent will be happy to guide you through both the Surgeons Quarters and Garrison School next door. Tours leave at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. Expect the full tour to last about 1 hour.
Coronavirus Policy: For the safety and comfort of our guests and docents, we ask that all visitors wear masks and observe social distancing while on the property. We have disposable masks available for you to use, but supplies are limited, so please bring your own masks if you are able.
Reservations: You do not need to arrange your tour in advance, but if you would like to do so, give us a call at 608-742-2949.
Coronavirus Policy: For the safety and comfort of our guests and docents, we ask that all visitors wear masks and observe social distancing while on the property. We have disposable masks available for you to use, but supplies are limited, so please bring your own masks if you are able.
Reservations: You do not need to arrange your tour in advance, but if you would like to do so, give us a call at 608-742-2949.
Admission Rates
Adult $8 |
Youth (age 6-17) $3 |
Senior (age 65+) $6 |
Child (age 5 and under) FREE |
DAR / SAR / AAA Member $6 |
Veteran (with ID) FREE |
Family (2 Adults, 3 Youth) $20 |
Active Military and up to 5 Children (with ID) FREE |
Virtual Tours
We are now offering online tours for your enjoyment from the convenience and safety of your home. A docent will guide you through Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and the Garrison School.
Since the tour is live, reservations must be made a minimum of 2 business days in advance. Tours last approximately 1 hour, and admission is a $10 flat fee. This is not a per-person rate. The cost is $10 per computer logged in, so gather with your family and friends!
After reserving a time slot and confirming your credit card payment, you will receive login information via email to join a conference call on your computer hosted via Zoom. During the call, you will see a pre-recorded video of our site, but the docent will be speaking to you live and has the ability to pause and adjust the video as necessary during the tour.
Using your computer's microphone, you have the option of interacting in real time with the docent. No microphone? No problem! Just use the chat feature on the sidebar to interact via text.
Click the button below to reserve your virtual tour today!
Since the tour is live, reservations must be made a minimum of 2 business days in advance. Tours last approximately 1 hour, and admission is a $10 flat fee. This is not a per-person rate. The cost is $10 per computer logged in, so gather with your family and friends!
After reserving a time slot and confirming your credit card payment, you will receive login information via email to join a conference call on your computer hosted via Zoom. During the call, you will see a pre-recorded video of our site, but the docent will be speaking to you live and has the ability to pause and adjust the video as necessary during the tour.
Using your computer's microphone, you have the option of interacting in real time with the docent. No microphone? No problem! Just use the chat feature on the sidebar to interact via text.
Click the button below to reserve your virtual tour today!
School Trips and Youth Group Tours
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Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and the Historic Indian Agency House offer joint tours for youth groups, such as school field trips, scooting events, summer camps, and home school groups. If you are interested, please make a reservation by calling the Historic Indian Agency House at (608) 742-6362.
These joint youth group tours are usually planned to take two and a half hours; one hour to tour Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, one hour to tour the Historic Indian Agency House, and a half-hour picnic lunch at either site in between. If you are bringing a large number of people, we ask that you plan on dividing them into two groups. One group can tour one site while the other group tours the other site, and then the groups can switch sites following the lunch break.
The admission rates for a youth group tour are $3 for each child. The first four teachers or chaperones will be admitted free of charge, but any additional chaperones should pay $3 each.
These joint youth group tours are usually planned to take two and a half hours; one hour to tour Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, one hour to tour the Historic Indian Agency House, and a half-hour picnic lunch at either site in between. If you are bringing a large number of people, we ask that you plan on dividing them into two groups. One group can tour one site while the other group tours the other site, and then the groups can switch sites following the lunch break.
The admission rates for a youth group tour are $3 for each child. The first four teachers or chaperones will be admitted free of charge, but any additional chaperones should pay $3 each.
Other Group Tours
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You may reserve a group tour of Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters by calling us in advance at (608) 642-2949. For a reservation of 15 people or more, the fee is $5 per adult.
Gift Shop
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Don't forget to pack some extra pocket money for buying that special FWSQ memento from our gift shop. We sell everything from books, t-shirts, signs, framed artwork, keychains, stickers, postcards, pottery mugs, patriotic memorabilia, and more!
Other Attractions in the Area
Not included in the tours, but highly recommended, are the nearby Military Road, Old Fort Winnebago Cemetery, and Historic Indian Agency House. Learn more about those sites here.
