Upcoming Museum Closures

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:

November: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th
​December: 2nd, 9th
 
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

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!

Ghosts of Christmas Past
December 5            7:00PM 

Come celebrate the holidays Haunted Rockford style at Tinker Swiss Cottage! 

This program will start in the barn. Kathi Kresol and Samantha Hochmann will present the history of the Tinker family and share the ghostly encounters experienced by staff and visitors. Psychic Sara Bowker will share her impressions of who actually lingers in the halls of this historic building. 

The event also includes a tour of the Cottage and your chance to see the most haunted rooms. The Cottage will also be decorated for the Holidays in True Victorian fashion! 

The price for this event is $20 and can be purchased HERE! 

*This event is limited to 15 guests*
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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