William G. Thompson House Museum & Gardens

06/10/2026

The Thompson House Museum will be closed today, Wednesday June 10th and will reopen on Friday, June 12th.

06/01/2026

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦

Step back in time to the early 1900’s and enjoy an afternoon tea on the porch of the Thompson House Museum. Our teas will be in the style of an English Tea service including scones, finger sandwiches, desserts, and our special Thompson Tea.

• The teas will be held on Saturday July 18th and Saturday August 15th at 1:00 p.m.
• The price is $25.00 per person. Tours will be provided for a special discounted rate for attendees of $5.00 additional.
• Make reservations by calling the Museum Monday, Wednesday or Fridays at 517-448-8125 or email: [email protected].

The W.G. Thompson House Museum is a non-profit organization located at 101 Summit Street in Hudson, Michigan.

05/25/2026

The Thompson House Museum will be closed today, Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Today is Louise Thompson's birthday! Louise Allen Thompson was born on this day in 1884. To celebrate here are some pictures of Louise throughout her life.

Louise was mother to Bill and Ed Thompson and the second generation of the Thompson family to live in the now Thompson House Museum. She graduated from the Music Conservatory in Ann Arbor and her Hardman piano is still present in the Thompson House Museum.

05/20/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦

• Position is available now through late Fall.
• Flexible work hours and days
• Up to 10 hours a week
• Hours and pay are negotiable.
• Previous experience or knowledge of gardening and/or weeding is preferred, but not required.

To apply or for more information or questions, please contact the Thompson House Museum at (517) 448-8125 or [email protected].

04/24/2026

The Thompson House Museum will be closed today for a private meeting/luncheon.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of today's event, Rumors Inc and Hudson Market House! Also a special thank you to volunteers Pam Smoke and Pat Rowley!

The Thompson House Museum is available to host private and business luncheons and meetings. For information or questions about scheduling a private meeting, luncheon, or tours, please contact us at 517-448-8125 or email at [email protected]!

04/15/2026

Today is Bill Thompson's birthday! He was born on this day in 1913.

To celebrate here are some pictures of Bill throughout his life.

01/30/2026

Due to Museum Renovations, the Thompson Museum will be closed for tours until Monday, February 16th.

The Thompson Museum Visitor Center will still be open during renovations starting next Monday, February 2nd @ 12:30pm.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

01/14/2026

Happy New Year! As a reminder, the Thompson Museum is closed in January.

The Museum reopens in February and is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30-3:30pm.

Please email or call to set-up a tour, see you all in February!

12/22/2025

The Thompson House Museum and Gardens Board members and staff would like to wish everyone joyous and safe holidays. The hours at the museum during the holidays will be as follows: Open Monday, December 22, 2025, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 23, 24, 25, 2025.
Open Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, Friday, January 1, 2, 2026.
We still have the "50th Anniversary of the Streak" ornaments for sale. They make great Christmas gifts.

Call now to connect with business.