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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, Rockford

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About Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens features guided tours through the historic Tinker family house, barn, and carriage house, plus a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound on the property marking Rockford's founding site. Visitors explore the cottage and outbuildings on required guided tours offered Tuesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The museum hosts special events including Murder Mystery Night, History and Haunts Walking Tours, paranormal investigations, D&D Night, and programs for Scouting America and Girl Scout groups. Birthday parties and private events can be arranged through the rental program. School tours are available by reservation. The museum is located in Rockford, Illinois. Children age 5 and under receive free admission. Illinois residents with valid proof of residency receive free admission on scheduled dates. Tickets are sold online at tinkercottage.com.

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Hours: Mon: Closed; Tue–Sun: 12:45 – 1:15 PM, 2:45 – 3:15 PMHours via Google Maps · read on

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Kids & family

Children 5 and Under Free

Free admission for children age 5 and under

Free $5

“Children 5 and under Free”

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Illinois Resident Donation Day

Free admission for Illinois residents with valid proof of residency on scheduled dates

Free $10

“Museum entry is free for all Illinois residents who show valid proof of residency on these scheduled dates.”

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