Area // Rockford Southwest

Ethnic Heritage Museum

1129 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-7402
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Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Located in the heart of the old water power district, the house features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic.

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Visit the website for information about current exhibits.

Visitors can receive a docent guided tour every Sunday to see exhibits. The museum is handicap accessible with admission: $3 student, $5 adult and $10 family. Tours may be scheduled other days by calling the museum at (815) 962-7402.

The Graham-Ginestra House and Ethnic Heritage Museum are located in the newly named Heritage Museum Park. Visitors may check in at the Ethnic Heritage Museum - corner of Loomis and S. Main St. - for a tour of both locations.

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Admission: (Prices are subject to change.)
Suggested Admission: $5 student, $7 adult, $15 family, members free
Hours: (Hours are subject to change.)
Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm. Closed in January. Group tours can be arranged by calling the museum.

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Parking - Free:

Heritage Holidays Open House

Ethnic Heritage Museum

December 3, 2023

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Kwanzaa Celebration

Ethnic Heritage Museum

December 17, 2023

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Black Santa Sale

Always

Family Fun, History / Culture

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Heritage Holidays Open House

Kwanzaa Celebration

Black Santa Sale