Upcoming Museum Closures

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum will be closed on the following dates throughout the summer:

September 2nd-4th - Labor Day Weekend

#You Belong in a Museum

In 2017, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens kicks off 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:

August:  8th, 16th, 22nd
September:  6th, 14th, 20th
October: All Wednesdays
November: 7th, 14th
December: 6th, 13th
 
Don’t miss out! Keep your eyes peeled for announcements for these events and so much more on Facebook or Twitter using the #youbelonginamuseum and #ibelonginamuseum

Victorian Murder Mystery 
September 23, 2017       6:00 pm

Rose is hosting her first Victorian Light party!
The first house in town to have electricity, all of Rockford's elite are in attendance. Unfortunately for the happy party goers, no one knows that there is a killer in their midst who plans to strike tonight!

Purchase tickets on the Murder Mystery page! ​
Paranormal Evening 
October 6th, 13th, & 27th      7:00- 9:00 pm
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is  pleased to announce our upcoming dates for Paranormal Tours in October. Each night will feature a special guest who will give a presentation on the paranormal.

After the presentation, Executive Director of the cottage, Steve Litteral will share the history and personal experiences of paranormal activity inside this historic location. The evening will also include a tour of the Cottage, which will be decorated as a Victorian funeral.

​Tickets will be available for purchase in September! 

Paranormal Evening 
August 19, 2017       7:00- 9:00 pm

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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is  pleased to partner with Haunted Rockford  to feature Chad Lewis. Chad will be presenting intriguing stories of hauntings that he has researched in Illinois and Wisconsin. He has traveled all over the U.S. researching ghostly legends, UFO sightings, and stories of strange beasts. 

After the presentation, Executive Director of the cottage, Steve Litteral and Haunted Rockford’s Kathi Kresol will share the history and personal experiences of paranormal activity inside this historic location.  The evening will also include a tour of this very active location.

Visit the Haunted Rockford website to purchase tickets! http://www.hauntedrockford.com/event/paranormal-evening-with-the-midwest-ghost-investigators/

To make other arrangements to pay in advance, call Kathi Kresol: (815)871-4239.

Speakeasy Murder Mystery 
November 11, 2017       6:00 pm

Dust off your flapper dress, zoot suits and Tommy guns and get  ready for your Roaring Twenties Murder Mystery Party! At the height of prohibition, morale was high, morals were at an  all-time low, and most of the country was controlled by the Mafia. 

At this cozy  little hot spot, hidden in the old Tinker mansion, you will find the best night  scene around. On a night like tonight, with tension running high, you might get caught in the middle of a bloody dispute. Enjoy your night but keep your guard up, we’d  hate to lose any of our clientele!

Purchase tickets on the Murder Mystery page! ​
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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