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:

​See you in 2021!
 
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

Check out our segment from 
Dean on the Streets! 

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 Cottage Reopens
February 2, 2021

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is excited to announce that the museum will reopen to the public on Tuesday February 2, 2021!

​In accordance with Winnebago County Health Department guidelines, we have some new restrictions for our tours at this time.
-Both our staff and our visitors are currently required to wear face masks.
-Staff will sanitize our buildings periodically throughout the day.
-Tours will be limited to Tuesday through Friday at 1pm and 3pm. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
-Tours will be limited to a maximum of 10 guests per tour.
-Hand washing and hand sanitizer stations are available.

We would also like to take the time to remind our visitors of our usual museum guidelines.
-Food and beverages are not allowed in the Museum.
-Feel free to take photos while on tour, but please keep the flash off.
-Please do not sit on any of the furniture. Folding chairs are available and are sanitized after every tour.
-Please do not touch the artifacts - even if you have super cool mittens.

To reserve your tour date and time, you can either call our office at 815-964-2424 or send an email to info@tinkercottage.com!

*Subject to change based on changing mitigation ordinances.
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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