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:

August: 5th, 12th
September: All Wednesdays
 
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

Speakeasy Murder Mystery
September 4      6:00PM

​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. Drink, dance, sing and mingle with other like-minded individuals but be careful, wherever there is liquor there is always the mafia…and the police. On a night like tonight, with tensions 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!

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!

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 SOLD OUT for this event!

Paranormal Investigation with Haunted Rockford & The Society for Anomolous Studies
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September 19       7:00PM

Tinker Swiss Cottage is excited to bring back Haunted Rockford this time with the Society for Anomolous Studies! Did you ever want to see what a real paranormal investigation is all about? This is your chance to find out!
 
This exciting event will let you be the paranormal investigator! Guests will be in small groups as you join the team in the most active locations in the Cottage. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own equipment (cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, emf). This event begins in the Barn.
 
Samantha from Tinker will share the history of the houses and details of the ghostly encounters and then team members from SAS will show you how to operate their equipment. Haunted Rockford’s Kathi Kresol and Tinker Staff will share their personal experiences at this very active location!
The price of this event is $40.00 and must be paid in advance. Tickets are LIMITED.  Online registration will close Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 PM.
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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