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Garnhart's Oliver Museum
Farming has been a big part of the life in Illinois, and the Garnhart's Oliver Museum explores these roots through its collection of Oliver Hart-Parr farm equipment. Some of the pieces date back to the 1860s and include antique tractors, machinery, toys, ads and collectibles. The museum is open by appointment or by chance.
Address: 6372 Edwardsville Rd. German Valley IL USA 61039
 1 815 362-6531
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The Historic Auto Attractions museum in Roscoe features more than 70 specialty vehicles and celebrity artifacts. The museum was established in 2001. It includes horse drawn buggies from the late 1800s, early 20th century cars, race cars,celebrity vehicles and clothing and much more.
Address: 13825 Metric Dr. Roscoe IL USA 61073
1 815 389-7917
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The Martin House is home to the Fulton Historical Society and the city museum. Set inside a built during the Civil War, visitors can view numerous displays and period furniture. A photo collection, novelty items, clothing, and other items contribute to the museums exhibits. It is open on Sundays from 2pm until 4pm, or by appointment.
Address: 707 10th Ave. Fulton IL USA 61252
1 815 589-4545
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Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum
The Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum in Genoa boasts an impressive collection of local artifacts. The exhibits reflect the area's past and its growth and change over the years. The museum is open the second Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm, or by appointment.
Address: 700 W. Park Ave. Genoa IL USA 60135
1 815 784-5498
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Loveland Museum
From pictures and personal items of John Dixon, the founder of the town, to Native American artifacts, the Loveland Museum provides a glimpse into Lee County's past. Other exhibits include a Civil War display, pioneer home furnishings and farm tools. The museum is located in the Loveland Community center on the top floor.
Address: 513 W. Second St. Dixon IL USA 61021
1 815 284-2741
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Featuring over 180 hands on exhibits including a planitarium, working TV studio and other travelling exhibits.
Address: 711 N Main St Riverfront Museum Park Rockford IL 61103
1 815 963-6769
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Lena Area Historical Museum
The Lena Area Historical Museum shows visitors the history of the town through various exhibit of quilts, farm tools, military equipment and weapons, clothing and other artifacts. The grounds surrounding the museum contain pertinent structures, including a furnished chapel, a reconstructed post office/general store and a school house, among others . The museum is open 1pm to 4pm on weekends from May to September or by appointment.
Address: 427 W. Grove St. Lena IL USA 61048
1 800 369-2955
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Remembering the pioneers, Breaking the Prairie Museum offers guests a glimpse of farm life at the time Illinois was being settled. There are two buildings on the grounds, the Mathesius Brothers' Barn and the Country Chapel. The barn can be viewed at any time, as it has large windows surrounding it for guests to peek in. Tours of both structures can be arranged by call the Mendota Historical Society.
Address: 684 8th St. Mendota IL USA 61342
 Send an Email 1 815 539-7160
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Visitors in Freeport can visit one of the city's oldest homes, the Taylor Home from 1857, as well as many exhibits at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum. The grounds of the home include several areas of interest, including a schoolhouse, a farm museum, a log cabin and an arboretum. The museum is open May through October from Wednesday to Sunday at 12pm to 4pm, and from November to April on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.
Address: 1440 S. Carroll Ave. Freeport IL USA 61032
1 815 232-8419
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The Midwest Museum of Natural History provides visitors with a look at the evolution of animals over thousands of years. A variety of mammals, reptiles and birds from North America, Africa are on display. An interactive section of the museum allows children to learn by doing. Other facilities include a library, a theater and traveling exhibits.
Address: 425 West State St. Sycamore IL USA 60178
1 815 895-9777
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Located inside a former warehouse, visitors can witness displays of Utica and area history. Native artifacts, Lincoln-related items and significant pieces of the I&M Canal history are just a few of the exhibits housed in the museum. It is open year-round to 4pm, from Wednesday to Sunday during the summer and from Friday through Sunday in the winter.
Address: 278 Mill and Canal Streets Utica IL USA 61373
Send an Email 1 815 667-4861
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Fever River Railroad Museum
Featuring an huge model train display, the Fever River Train museum in Freeport will amaze people of all ages. While this project is not yet completed, visitors can admire the likeness of the trains as they appear to travel through an Illinois-like landscape. This highly detailed attraction is open some weekends in the spring and the fall, or by appointment. Other railroad memorabilia can be viewed in the building.
Address: 600 Fever River Place Freeport IL USA 61032
1 815 233-4410
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Located inside a historic grain elevator, the Pecatonica Heritage Museum was established to preserve the town and agriculture history. The elevator is three stories tall and was constructed in the late 19th century. It is open by appointment and during special events.
Address: Main Street Pecatonica IL USA 61063
1 815 239-2180
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Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum is a copy of a structure that was popular in the early 19th Century. Inside the one-roomed building are a variety of historical artifacts of Rock Falls and the surrounding area. It is open Sunday afternoons and by appointment.
Address: 512 E. 11th Street Rock Falls IL USA 61071
1 815 625-0272
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Natural History Museum - Byron
The Natural History Museum is the heart of the Jarrett Prairie Center. If features displays of prairie, wetland and woodland areas and explains how these environments were when the first people arrived in the area. Children can pretend to be animals as they climb through various animal dens and other habitats. There are also displays of aquariums and bee hives for visitors. Tours of the museum can be arranged.
Address: 7993 N. River Road Byron IL USA 61010
1 815 234-8535 Extn: 217
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The Little White School Museum has had several purposes since it was built in 1850. Originally a church, this building acted as a school until 1960 and today houses a museum with an extensive archive collection. The Little White School Museum is open Wednesday from 10am to 2pm, Thursday and Friday from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.
Address: Polk and Jackson Streets Oswego IL USA 60543
Send an Email 1 630 554-2999
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Heritage Hall & Chapel on the Green Yorkville
Kendall County's oldest church can be found in Yorkville and dates back to 1855. Large stain-glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe-organ add to the view from inside the building. The adjacent halls have local artifacts, documents and photographs.
Address: 107 W. Centre Street Yorkville IL USA 60560
1 630 553-6777
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Rochelle Historical Society Museum
The Rochelle Historical Museum is home to the only known Partin-Palmer automobile from 1915 Customers can tour its facility, which holds plenty of antiques and information on the families that formed the city.
Address: 4th Ave and 6th St. Rochelle IL USA 61068
1 815 562-3040
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Leaf River Museum
The Leaf River Museum is located inside the village's old U.B. Church, which was built in 1894 and is found along side Route 72. It as established by the Leaf River Historical Society in 1998 and includes displays of historically significant local artifacts.
Address: . Leaf River IL USA 61047
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Warren Historical Society Museum
At the Warren Historical Society Museum, visitors can see a range of antiques and displays. It features a 1910 Hudson touring car and Civil War artifacts. The museum is open on Sundays from May through October from 1pm to 3pm.
Address: 208 Burnett Ave. Warren IL USA 61087
1 815 745-3443
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Vinegar Hill Lead Mine & Museum
Displays of early tools and various artifacts from the early mining days can be found at the Vinegar Hill Lead Mine in Galena. Guided tours of the lead mine are also available. The mine is open daily from June until Augusts and on weekends in May, September and October, from 9am until 5pm.
Address: 8885 N. Three Pines Rd. Galena IL USA 61036
1 815 777-0855
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Lanark Museum
The Lanark Museum is a private museum found in Lanark. It holds a variety of items, such as cobbler's benches, clothing, kitchen utensils, pottery and many other artifacts. Visitors can tour the museum at any time of year, but need to call and book an appointment.
Address: 140 W. Lanark Ave. Lanark IL USA 61046
1 815 493-2423
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Filled with Boy Scout, Girl Guide and Fire Camp memorabilia, the Ottawa Scouting Museum takes visitors through the history of these popular groups. Photographs, artifacts, life-sized displays and biographies on key figures help people can learn about the community groups and how they have grown and changed over the years. Various programs and events are also sponsered by the museum. It is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm.
Address: 1100 Canal Street Ottawa IL USA 61350
Send an Email 1 815 431-9353
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Savanna Train Car Museum
The Savanna Train Car Museum contains numerous railroad artifacts which are found inside an old train car. The car was used on the rail line from 1950 to 1970. Today it stands on Savanna's main street. It is open year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. From May to September, it is also open from 10am to 3pm o Saturdays.
Address: 51 South Main St. Savanna IL USA 61074
1 815 273-2722
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Owen P. Miles Museum
Surrounded by the walls of a historic Italianate mansion are numerous displays of the the Owen P. Miles Museum. All the displays and artifacts are relevant to the history of the town, focusing particularly on life of the residents in the 1800s. The museum is open from 10am to 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or by appointment. There are various weekend hours offered as well.
Address: 107 W. Broadway Mount Carroll IL USA 61053
1 815 244-3474
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German Valley Historical Museum
The German Valley Historical Museum boasts a collection of artifacts significant to the town and area. Many of the settlers came from Germany, which the museum addresses in some displays. A kitchen, dining room, school room and military area are decorated in pieces collected through the year, and a farm equipment display is also on-site. The museum is open between June and November, or by appointment.
Address: 805 Church St. German Valley IL USA 61039
1 815 362-5431
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