Ethnic Heritage Museum

Ethnic Heritage Museum Open Sundays and other days prearranged tours by calling 815-962-7402 Join us as local history lives on in a quaint home built in 1850's.

Known today as The Ethnic Heritage Museum it is here that you will find six fascinating galleries devoted to the primary immigrant groups that settled in southwest Rockford, IL. African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian and Polish. Through displays of early Rockford area maps, everyday artifacts, vintage clothing and more, visitors of all ages can learn about Old World customs and tra

ditions. Historical photographs tell the stories of the earliest settlers who established factories near the old "waterpower district" and built their homes nearby. By comparing early with current lifestyles, the museum strives to bridge the gap between yesterday and today ... encouraging visitors to relive the past with a clear focus on Rockford's bright future. Tours may be scheduled during the week. If you would like more information on membership or request a private tour please call us at (815) 962-7402!

We’ll be there tomorrow!
06/19/2026

We’ll be there tomorrow!

06/19/2026
Free Family Event This Saturday, June 20th! See schedule and event map below‼️Ethnic Heritage Museum will be there! Hope...
06/18/2026

Free Family Event
This Saturday, June 20th!
See schedule and event map below‼️
Ethnic Heritage Museum will be there!
Hope to see you there‼️😊

Rockford's Juneteenth Celebration at Sinnissippi Bandshell Friday June 19thFree Event‼️Vendors, Entertainment, Music, an...
06/17/2026

Rockford's Juneteenth Celebration at Sinnissippi Bandshell
Friday June 19th
Free Event‼️
Vendors, Entertainment, Music, and much more!
See schedule below‼️

This Saturday! At Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham Ginestra House!
06/16/2026

This Saturday! At Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham Ginestra House!

5 Spots left for Sat June 20th in Rockford, IL at the Ethnic Heritage Museum Lets do some deep investigating and communicate one on one with the spirits of the home. This is a small group limited.

Next Saturday! Ethnic Heritage Museum will be there! Details below! Hope you can come out‼️❤️🇸🇪😊
06/13/2026

Next Saturday! Ethnic Heritage Museum will be there!
Details below!
Hope you can come out‼️❤️🇸🇪😊

Next Saturday Ethnic Heritage Museum will be a vendor! Please see schedule and festival ground map below‼️‼️‼️❤️ Hope t...
06/13/2026

Next Saturday Ethnic Heritage Museum will be a vendor! Please see schedule and festival ground map below‼️‼️‼️❤️ Hope to see you there‼️ 🇸🇪

Address

1129 S Main Street
Rockford, IL
61101

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18159627402

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