Children's Museums
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum On Route 66
📍 9 W Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
About Illinois Rock & Roll Museum On Route 66
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum On Route 66 is a children's museum in Joliet, IL. The museum focuses exclusively on Illinois-based musicians and bands, making it a unique regional rock and roll history collection specific to one state's musical heritage. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 87 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Rock & Roll Museum
- Best For
- All ages, Route 66 travelers
- Focus
- Illinois-based musicians and bands history
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Parking
- Free street parking
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum focuses exclusively on Illinois-based musicians and bands, making it a unique regional rock and roll history collection specific to one state's musical heritage
- The museum was severely damaged by a tornado and is currently under reconstruction, with only 1 of 3 planned floors currently open to the public
- The museum offers free admission to the first floor (with donations appreciated) and serves as an official Route 66 Passport checkpoint, making it a strategic stop for Route 66 travelers
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit early morning (late morning mentioned in reviews) to avoid crowds and experience the museum more comfortably, especially important given the current lack of A/C during reconstruction
- Admission is completely free to the first floor with donations appreciated, and street parking is free after noon on Saturdays and Sundays, making this an excellent low-cost Route 66 stop
- The knowledgeable and welcoming staff will gladly give tours, answer questions, and take group photos—engage with them to enhance your understanding of Illinois musicians and get the full experience
- Plan to return or check back in future visits, as only one of three planned floors is currently open due to tornado reconstruction; significant new exhibits and expanded content are coming
- Pick up your Route 66 Passport at the gift shop during your visit—reviewers specifically noted this is a convenient stop for Chicago-area travelers starting the Route 66 journey
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