# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Small Museums Summer! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore local history all summer long with the Small Museums Summer Pass! 

Your guide to seven unique historic museums filled with stories, artifacts, and discoveries awaits. Visit each location, collect all seven stamps, and experience the rich heritage our community has to offer at your own pace. 

There are only three easy steps to participate: 

1. Pick up your free "pass" at any of the participating locations starting May 1st.  
2. Check each museum's website to plan your visit. Each location has its own hours of admission, ticket prices, free days, etc. 
3. Collect all seven stamps & turn in your card! 

The final day to collect your stamps is September 1st.

Complete your pass by summer's end to be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes! All entries must be submitted to Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum by September 3rd. 

*Each museum has its own pricing and events. Please check out each location's website for more information about your visits.

Visit all 7 museums' websites to plan your summer visits! 

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum 
Historic Attractions 
Macktown Living History 
Erlander Home Museum  
Ethnic Heritage Museum 
Graham-Ginestra House  
Veterans Memorial Hall
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/small-museums-summer/200029943252012
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102
- **lat**: 42.26411
- **long**: -89.1028
- **full address**: 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Small Museums Summer!  being held?
  - **A:** Small Museums Summer!  takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Small Museums Summer! ?
  - **A:** Small Museums Summer!  is organized by Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Small Museums Summer!  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Small Museums Summer!  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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