Museum of the Gilding Arts

05/17/2024

Take advantage of all of the offerings at the 2024 Gilding conference in Charleston, SC August 5 - 9 2024. 19 classes, lectures, conference events. Learn new skills or improve your techniques. Everything pertaining to the Gilding Arts. Visit www.societyofgilders.org for complete conference information on classes being offered and other conference events.
I will be teaching a class on Classical Water Gilding during the class. The class as are most of the offered classes are structured for both beginners and those with experience.
Embrace the Gilding Arts which has its roots in Ancient Egypt and the Renaissance period.

11/18/2020

The entire State of Illinois has been mitigated to Tier 3 which means our museum will be closed again until further notice. But our team at Pontiac Tourism have created a great way to still explore our downtown. Check it out below! Visit our shops, take in the sites, get in a festive holiday spirit, and know we are doing everything we can to keep our community safe.

04/27/2020

03/31/2020

Due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis and the executive order from the governor of Illinois, we will be closed until further notice. We will update when we are able to open our doors to the public. Stay safe, stay healthy and we hope to see you soon!

10/30/2019

REMINDER: We move to our winter hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm on November 1st. Keep us in mind for your unique Holiday gifts or as a great place to visit with family friends that are in Pontiac during the winter months.

09/14/2018

A segment from today’s episode of ciLiving.tv featuring our little gem! Thank you for Ryan Burk WCIA ci Living Storyteller for visiting Pontiac Tourism!

07/25/2018

02/19/2018

The latest issue of The Gilder’s Tip is available at the museum. Stop in today to get your copy!

Check out the latest issue of The Gilders Tip.

12/20/2017

Need a last minute gift? The Museum shop has lots of great ideas like these beautiful ornaments by Naomi Lipsky!