Swarthout Museum The Swarthout Museum features changing exhibits about the history of La Crosse County and explores topics ranging from the development of local business to daily life in the past. A large variety of objects, photographs and selected documents from the museum's permanent collection and from regional lenders add depth and breadth to this story. The Historical Society offices and the Golden Lion Book Shop are located here as well. Monday: Closed Tue. - Fri.: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Specialized guided tours are available by appointment. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 608-782-1980 during the hours posted above. Free (donation appreciated) Corner of 9th and Main Streets in La Crosse, adjacent to the Main Public Library. Enter through the 9th Street door. For more information, please call the La Crosse County Historical Society at 608-782-1980. ©2009 La Crosse County Historical Society