Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
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2025 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 Cottage will be closed on July 26-27 for maintenance.
The cottage will be closed on August 30-31 for the holiday weekend.
July
4: Museum Closed
​12:
Paranormal Conference, 10am-5pm

12:​ Paranormal Investigation, 7-11pm
15: Storytime, 10:30am
15-18: ​Summer Camp, 8am-1pm
19: Fairy Tale Tea, 11am - CANCELLED
20: Ice Cream Social, 2-4pm

22: Volunteer Meeting, 10am
26-27: Museum Closed


August
3: Summer Lecture, 2-4pm
5: Storytime, 10:30am
5-8: ​Summer Camp, 8am-1pm
9: Tour of Volunteerism, 10am

21: Aloha Ohana Gala, 6-9pm
22: Famous Works & Tinker Family Writing Exhibit Closes
26: Volunteer Meeting, 10am
30-31: Museum Closed


​September
7: Summer Lecture, 2-4pm
9: Storytime, 10:30am
19: Tipsy History, 6-8pm

23: Volunteer Meeting, 10am
26: A House in Mourning Funeral Exhibit Opens
26:​ Paranormal Investigation, 7:30pm
27: Spooky Fairy Tale Tea, 11am
Picture
*Chalk art presented to the Tinker staff during the 2016 Tinker Visions Breakfast. Artwork by Alishea Frye

Upcoming IL Resident Donation Days

January: 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 28, 29
February: 
All Tuesdays & Wednesdays
March: All Tuesdays & Wednesdays
April: 22nd, 29th
May: All Tuesdays
June: All 
Wednesdays
July: 1st, 15th
August: 6th, 20th
September: All Tuesdays & Wednesdays
October: 1st, 15th
November: Museum Closed
December: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th

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
      • Lectures
      • Murder Mystery Night
      • Paranormal
      • Summer Camp
      • Tea
      • Walking Tour
    • School Tours
    • BSA & Girl Scout Groups >
      • Scouts BSA Classes
      • Girl Scout Classes
    • Exhibits
  • Rentals
    • Birthday Party Packages
  • Donate!
  • Get Involved
    • Memberships
    • Volunteers
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Online Gift Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Book a Tour