Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
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TSCM Rental Options

Barn Rental 

Maximum seating capacity in the
Barn is 60 people.
Museum provides the following for Barn Rentals:
  • WiFi Internet access
  • Rental of tables, chairs, projector, and screen
  • Catering kitchen with microwave, sink, and refrigerator
  • Two restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessibility
Rental Terms for Barn Rentals:
  • Three to four-hour time limits on rentals. *
  • Set up and clean-up of event must take place within the rental time. A cleaning fee will be applied to rentals who fail to clean up after themselves. 
  • Alcohol is not permitted at any function without a pre-approved caterer with a Catering Liquor License.
  • Drug use is not permitted at any function.
  • Animals are not allowed inside the building.
  • Museum events take priority date when booking rentals.
  • Rental documents must be filled out, signed, and returned to museum staff before moving forward with the rental.
* Additional time can be added on for an additional fee. * Late fees may incur if your rental goes over the allotted time frame. 

** Additional Terms may apply depending on type of rental. 

Event Rental Prices

*A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to reserve your date and time.*

Non-Profit Organizational Rental  
(4 hours)
     *Please provide 501c3 identification
  • Tuesday through Friday: $100.00
  • Saturday and Sunday: $200.00

Organizational Rental (4 hours)
  • Tuesday through Friday: $200.00
  • Saturday and Sunday: $300.00

Party Rentals (4 hours)
  • Tuesday through Friday $200.00
  • Saturday and Sunday $300.00

Paranormal Investigation Rentals (4 hours)
  • Tuesday through Sunday: $400
  • $100 per additional hour (up to 2 hours)
    Please follow the guidelines while attending a paranormal event:
  • Flash photography is not permitted.
  • Do not touch, sit, or lean on the objects.
  • You must remain with your group at all times.
  • No spirit/Ouija boards are allowed on site. 
  • No provocative language is allowed. The Tinker family is a very kind group of spirits, and speaking rudely to them will not be tolerated.  
  • We are not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
  • The use of alcohol and/or drugs will not be tolerated under any circumstance. 
  • If you are unable to follow these guidelines, the Tinker Swiss Cottage staff reserve the right to cancel the event and will not issue a refund.​
  • Refunds will NOT be provided if attendees become too afraid to continue the event. 

Wedding Rentals

Wedding Ceremony or Reception Only (6 Hours)
  • Tuesday through Friday: $400.00
  • Saturday and Sunday: $600.00

Combined Wedding and Reception (6 hours)
  • Tuesday through Friday: $600.00
  • Saturday and Sunday: $800.00
*Wedding rentals may have up to six hours, with additional fees for each hour after six.
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Private Murder Mystery Rentals

Private Murder Mystery Rentals (3hrs)
  • Barn Rental for 1 hour $50 (required)
    • Use of Barn room for food and refreshments 
    • Necessary for game 
    • Event provides 1 hour for meal (not provided by museum) and 2 hours for gameplay. 
  • $250 for 10 person minimum (required)
  • $25 for each additional person.
  • ​Maximum headcount of 25 people.
  • Choose between Speakeasy Murder Mystery or Victorian Light Party
  • All guests that attend are active participants in the Murder Mystery, no actors are brought in
  • Dressing the part is ENCOURAGED! 
  • No weapons are allowed on site. 
  • Alcohol ONLY permitted IF rental provides a licensed Catering Liquor License a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event. An additional $100 fee will be added to your rental if alcohol is involved. 
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Photography Inside the Cottage

Photography in the Cottage
  • $100.00 per hour
  • Staff member remains on site
  • Date and time must be reserved as to not interfere with general tours or museum sanctioned events 
  • No flash photography allowed
  • No tripods, static light, or light screens allowed
  • Equipment is not permitted on artifacts such as tabletops, chairs, or mantles
  • Sitting, standing, or laying on artifacts is not permitted
  • Photography on the spiral staircase is not permitted
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Photo Credit: Nikki Kate Photography (Chicago)

Video Filming Inside the Cottage

Filming in the Cottage
  • $100.00 per hour
  • Staff member remains on site
  • Date and time must be reserved as to not interfere with general tours or museum sanctioned events 
  • No flash photography allowed
  • No tripods, static light, or light screens allowed
  • Equipment is not permitted on artifacts such as tabletops, chairs, or mantles
  • Sitting, standing, or laying on artifacts is not permitted
  • Filming on the spiral staircase is not permitted
  • No tape may be used to secure cords to floors
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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