Momence Farm Museum

Momence Farm Museum A complete farm museum dedicated to the life & work of Earl D. Schoeffner. Come check out all kinds of vintage era equipment, toy tractors, and more! Earl D.

Schoeffner, farmer, artistic craftsman, and master carpenter, was a resourceful innovator in the Momence community. Born in 1935, Earl lived with his parents on four different farms and from an early age, showed a love and aptitude for all things agricultural. He attended the one-room Miner School in Momence and delighted in drawing pictures and writing stories and poems about farm life. As a boy,

he enjoyed playing with toy tractors and implements. Later, as an adult, he was a collector of miniature farm equipment. Some of that equipment, along with his hand-crafted model buildings, was exhibited in a large farm diorama and proudly displayed around Kankakee County. Owning as much as 1200 acres of rich farmland, Earl was an early advocate of “No-Till” farming, and established a “No-Till Club.”

He provided for the creation of this museum which shows his collections and tells the story of more than one hundred years of farm life. The museum's exhibits, displays, and ongoing educational programs provide a memorable insight into another agricultural era.

Our new exhibit is OPEN! Discover how wildlife and farming impact and influence each other!🦌🦊🦃
04/01/2026

Our new exhibit is OPEN! Discover how wildlife and farming impact and influence each other!🦌🦊🦃

12/23/2025
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Christmas Gathering event!🎄Our Madrigal Singers were very busy spreading holiday...
12/21/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Christmas Gathering event!🎄Our Madrigal Singers were very busy spreading holiday cheer around town! 🎶

Step back in time and enjoy this beautiful display at the Train Depot!
11/22/2025

Step back in time and enjoy this beautiful display at the Train Depot!

Plan your visit now!🎄
11/09/2025

Plan your visit now!🎄

The Earl D. Schoeffner Momence Farm Museum has opened a Charles Dickens Christmas exhibit, which runs every Friday and Saturday through December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us starting November 1st!
10/25/2025

Join us starting November 1st!

08/01/2025

While in town for Glad Fest, be sure to visit the Train Depot and Military Tribute Museum at 691 North Dixie Highway too!

Mark your calendar!
07/30/2025

Mark your calendar!

Address

105 East Second Street
Momence, IL
60954

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18154506041

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