The Pump House Regional Arts Center is located in the heart of the Arts District of Historic Downtown La Crosse, one block from the Mississippi River, at 119 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601.
The Pump House Regional Arts Center is housed in a re-purposed municipal 1880 waterworks structure. The organization offers a wide range of visual and performing arts opportunities that utilize the venue’s theater, three art galleries, classroom, pottery studio, and meeting areas. Twin vaulted wood ceilings and historic woodwork accent the remodeled interior of the fully accessible cultural center.
The Pump House Regional Arts Center is home to award winning concerts, drama, exhibits, comedy, films, classes and more. Serving as the anchor of the City of La Crosse Arts District for decades, the center is affectionately known by locals as “The Pump House.”
Located on the exterior west wall of the Pump House is a mural that is one of several art destinations of the La Crosse Historic District. Elements of this 60’ x 25’ mural include glacier ice, flowing water and personages representing the cultural heritage of this river town.
In 2007, the Pump House celebrated its 30th anniversary as a regional arts center. Generous community support continues to provide funding for the many diverse programs here at the Pump House Regional Arts Center.
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No admission fee is required to visit the galleries and tour the building. The Pump House is a fully accessible venue.
Pump House
Artist receptions are free and open to the general public
Artspire: summer celebration second weekend in June
Pump House theater hosts concerts, plays, movies
Steamroll Print Making
Mural by John Pugh on PUmp House
Pump House set for a wedding reception
Social painting fun!
Pump House presents Artspire
Hmong dancers at Artspire presented by the Pump House
Front Gallery exhibit
Pump House is a wedding venue
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