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2026 Calendar of Events

Tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 1PM and 3PM. 
​The museum is closed every Monday. 
Reservations are required in January, February, & March. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
The museum may close in the winter months due to winter weather conditions. 
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm

The 3pm Tour on 5/15 is SOLD OUT!
The 1pm Tour on 5/16 is SOLD OUT!
The 3pm Tour on 5/22 is SOLD OUT!
The 1pm Tour on 5/28 is SOLD OUT!
The 1pm & 3pm Tours on 6/16 are both SOLD OUT!


The Museum WILL BE CLOSED May 23-26 for the holiday weekend.
The Museum WILL BE CLOSED for TOURS on June 27.

The Museum WILL BE CLOSED July 4 for the holiday.
May
1: Small Museums Summer Pass begins
3: D&D Adventure, 6-9pm
​12: Storytime, 10:30am
15: Tipsy History, 7-9pm
17: Summer Lecture, 2-4pm


June
​
1: Blue Star Admission season begins
5: Murder Mystery Dinner, 6-9pm
12: Paranormal Investigation, 7-10pm
​16: Storytime, 10:30am
16-19: Summer Camp, 8am-1pm
27: High Tea, 11am-12:30pm
28:
Summer Lecture, 2-4pm

July
14-17:
 Summer Camp, 8am-1pm

August
4-7:
 Summer Camp, 8am-1pm

September
1: Small Museums Summer Pass ends

October
9: Tipsy History, 6-8pm
10: Illinois Paranormal Conference, 10am-5pm 
10: Paranormal Investigation, 7-10pm
11: History & Haunts Walking Tour, 10am

2026 IL Resident Donation Days

January: 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 27, 28
February: All Tuesdays & Wednesdays
March: All Tuesdays & Wednesdays
April: All Wednesdays
May: 5, 12, 19, 20​
June: 3, 10
July: 1, 15
August: 12, 19
September: All Tuesdays
October: 7, 21
November: 4, 11
December: 1, 2, 8, 9
Picture
*Chalk art presented to the Tinker staff during the 2016 Tinker Visions Breakfast. Artwork by Alishea Frye

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum            411 Kent St. Rockford, IL 61102              P: (815)964-2424              [email protected] 
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Gardens
    • Staff and Board
  • VISIT
    • Calendar >
      • D&D Night
      • Fundraiser
      • High Tea
      • IL Paranormal Convention >
        • Guest Speakers
        • Vendor Information
        • October Tipsy History
        • 10/10 Paranormal Investigation
        • History & Haunts Walking Tour
      • Lectures
      • Murder Mystery Night
      • Paranormal
      • Small Museum Summer
      • Summer Camp
    • School Tours
    • Scouting & Girl Scout Groups >
      • Scouting America Classes
      • Girl Scout Classes
    • Exhibits
  • Rentals
    • Birthday Party Packages
  • Donate!
  • Get Involved
    • Memberships
    • Volunteers
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Research
    • Online Gift Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Book a Tour