Upcoming Museum Closures

Tinker Swiss Cottage will be closed on July 3, 2020 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We hope you have a safe and relaxing weekend!

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is now open for tours Tuesday through Friday at 1pm and 3pm. Please make a reservation by calling our office or emailing our Director. 

Tinker Swiss Cottage may close during the winter months due to weather conditions.
We apologize for any inconvenience. 

#You Belong in a Museum

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In 2020, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens continues our You Belong in a Museum campaign!
 
Throughout the year, we will have lectures, workshops, open houses, family game days, members only night tours, and free admission dates for you to explore what is it like to be a part of the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum!

Join us for these upcoming free admission dates:

June: 10th
July: 7th, 14th
August: 5th, 12th
September: All Tuesdays
 
Don’t miss out! Keep your eyes peeled for announcements for these events and so much more on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtags #youbelonginamuseum and #ibelonginamuseum

SOLD OUT!!
Paranormal Investigation with Ghost Head Soup

​August 15       6:00PM

Did you ever want to see what a real paranormal investigation is all about? This is your chance to find out! 

Our friends from Ghost Head Soup join us for our first Paranormal Investigation of 2020 - and you won't want to miss out on the fun!

This exciting event will let you be the paranormal investigator! Guests will be in small groups as you join the staff in the most active locations in the Cottage. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own equipment (cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, emf). Each event begins in the Barn.

Tickets are limited to only 10 guests - get yours today! 

Tinker Cottage Reopens! 

We have some exciting news - Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is now reopen for tours! As we enter into this next phase of reopening, we do have some new guidelines to share with our community. Please take a look below. As we are limiting the number of guests on tours, we strongly encourage you to reserve your spot on tour by calling our office at 815-964-2424 or emailing our Executive Director at Samantha@tinkercottage.com 

Tinker's Shadow
​New Documentary of Tinker Swiss Cottage Now Available!

Looking for a fun way to take Tinker home with you? Director Michael Kleen has put together a wonderful new documentary on Tinker Swiss Cottage, titled Tinker's Shadow: The Hidden History of Tinker Swiss Cottage.

​The documentary is available to purchase through Amazon, or you can get your DVD copy in our gift shop! Proceeds will go towards helping us to maintain the Cottage. 

​*Reminder: Please select "Tinker Swiss Cottage" as the benefactor when you shop at smile.amazon.com

Check out the trailer HERE!
​Watch the documentary HERE!
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum            411 Kent St. Rockford, IL 61102              P: (815)964-2424              info@tinkercottage.com 
*All header images provided by © Rockford Park District - Photo by Jesse Fox

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