Main Museum Center at Midway Village Museum

Self-Guided Tours of the Gallery Exhibits

Location: 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, only 1 mile east of

I-90, on the east side of the City of Rockford.

Tours begin on the hours at 10 am with the last tour of the day starting at 3 pm.

The Main Museum Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays. The hours change seasonally at the museum.

Closed: Monday and Tuesday.

Visitors will walk through the museum's galleries and learn about the history o Rockford and Northern Illinois with stories and artifacts showcasing the Rockford Peaches, the iconic Sock Monkey and its relevance to the community and manufacturing, early immigration, and the impact of aviation in the city’s economy.

Visitors also will learn additional stories of the past as they walk through the Many Faces, One Community gallery.

This exhibit features stories of Rockford’s immigrants from 1834 to the present. Three new temporary exhibits are part of the tour highlighting early office technology, the Rockford IceHogs and the Korean War.

Admission:

$7 adults

$5 child

Midway Village Museum Members and children ages (2-17) are free.

Reserve a tour online at https://fareharbor.com/.../midwayvillage/items/280007/....

Walk-in visitors are welcomed and accommodated on a first come, first served basis.

The Victorian Village, a 13-acre outdoor living history museum, is a seasonal experience and will open on

Thursday, April 15, with guided tours offered on the weekend until June 5 when guided tours are offered Tues - Sun.

Questions? Call 815-397-9112.

Check the museum's website for additional history resources and to learn more about the museum's galleries, exhibits, special events and rental opportunities.

www.midwayvillage.com