Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 exists to preserve the history of music with Illinois ties while educating visitors about our rich music history.
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We are working on establishing a physical museum in downtown Joliet, Illinois in 2018.

The Route 66 Centennial Celebration continues at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66! 🎸Tour the first floor gall...
05/30/2026

The Route 66 Centennial Celebration continues at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66! 🎸

Tour the first floor gallery of the Museum and visit the fabulous gift shop for exclusive, unique and limited edition items to commemorate your journey!

Don’t forget to purchase your Centennial (Gold) Passport and the Route 66 Mother Road (Blue) Passport and receive your first stamp! (The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum is the ONLY location in Joliet that carries the official passports.) 🤘

We love having visitors from around the world start their Route 66 trip at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66! See you soon! 🌎

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS 🕰️

🚨 NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS 🚨

Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
9 W. Cass Street
Joliet, IL

Which pop vocal group of the 1960s hit it big with three consecutive No. 1 hits after signing with an iconic Illinois re...
05/29/2026

Which pop vocal group of the 1960s hit it big with three consecutive No. 1 hits after signing with an iconic Illinois record label, shortly after being rejected by some of the major labels?

a. The Four Seasons
b. The Byrds
c. The Buckinghams
d. The Beatles

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

Throwback Thursday!!!!! 🤘What was the name of your “go-to” record store? 🎶 ...
05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday!!!!! 🤘

What was the name of your “go-to” record store? 🎶

MEMORIAL DAY - REMEMBER AND HONORThe Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 in honor o...
05/24/2026

MEMORIAL DAY - REMEMBER AND HONOR

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day and will resume Spring/Summer hours on Tuesday, May 26 - 9:00am-5:00pm.

9 W. Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Spring/Summer Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00 pm

🚨🚨NOW AVAILABLE IN THE ILRR66 MUSEUM GIFT SHOP AND ON-LINE 🚨🚨Playing Cards and Puzzles are always a great gift for the R...
05/23/2026

🚨🚨NOW AVAILABLE IN THE ILRR66 MUSEUM GIFT SHOP AND ON-LINE 🚨🚨

Playing Cards and Puzzles are always a great gift for the Route 66 enthusiast in your life or for yourself!

GET YOURS NOW!

9 W. Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00 pm

Which punk band’s previous name included an old electronic radio component and whose sixth album topics included both ma...
05/22/2026

Which punk band’s previous name included an old electronic radio component and whose sixth album topics included both man-made and natural disasters?

a. Naked Raygun
b. Rise Against
c. Alkaline Trio
d. 88 Fingers Louie

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

05/18/2026

You never know who is going to walk through the doors…

Today, the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum welcomed Blues Bass Guitarist, Benny Turner. Guest Services Manager, Christine Johnson, had the pleasure of showing Benny around the museum, while he shared stories of his love for music, past performances and of his older brother, blues legend Freddie King. 🎸

There is no cooler feeling than to be in the presence of living history. 😎

A huge thanks to Sallie Bengtson (Nola Blue) and Dr. Sheila White (Road 2 Eternity Media) for putting together a fabulous afternoon of stories, history and music! YOU ROCK!🤘

9 W. Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00 pm

05/16/2026

🎶 Get Your Kicks On Route 66! 🎶

Make your first stop in Joliet the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66! 🎸

Tour the first floor gallery of the Museum and visit the fabulous gift shop for exclusive, unique and limited edition items to commemorate your Route 66 Centennial Celebration! 🎉

Don’t forget to purchase your Centennial (Gold) Passport and the Route 66 Mother Road (Blue) Passport and receive your first stamp! (The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum is the ONLY location in Joliet that carries the official passports.) 🤘

We love having visitors from around the world start their Route 66 trip at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66! See you soon! 🌎

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS 🕰️

🚨 NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS 🚨

Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
9 W. Cass Street
Joliet, IL

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9 W Cass Street
Joliet, IL
60432

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(815) 927-1540

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