Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet

Name: Joliet Area Historical Museum
Address: 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, 60432, United States
Telephone: +1 815-723-5201

#6 among attractions in Joliet

Top attraction, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Joliet Area Historical Museum is a historical museum located in Joliet, Illinois. The museum documents the history of Joliet and surrounding Will County. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'40"N, 88°4'58"W

Address

204 N Ottawa StCity Center JolietJoliet 60432 United States

Contact

+1 815-723-5201

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Day trips

Joliet Area Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silver Cross Field, Harrah's Joliet, Rialto Square Theatre, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus.

~1560 ftSE
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Silver Cross Field, Joliet
8 min walk • DuPage Medical Group Field, formerly known as Silver Cross Field and Joliet Route 66 Stadium, is a baseball field located in Joliet, Illinois. The stadium was built in 2002 and holds 6,016 people. It is the home of the Joliet Slammers. In December 2010, the Joliet Jackhammers were sold to Steel City Baseball LLC.
~640 ftW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Harrah's Joliet, Joliet
4 min walk • Harrah's Joliet is a riverboat casino in Joliet, Illinois, outside Chicago, operated by Caesars Entertainment. It has 1,138 slot machines, 204 hotel rooms, and 4 restaurants.
~780 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
4 min walk • The Rialto Square Theatre is a theater in Joliet, Illinois. Opening in 1926, it was originally designed and operated as a vaudeville movie palace, but it now houses mainly musicals, plays, concerts, and standup comedy.
1 miNW
Church
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Joliet
27 min walk • Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus is a Catholic cathedral in Joliet, Illinois, United States. It is the seat and a parish of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.
~250 ftE
41°31'41"N • 88°4'55"W
Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet
2 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade, Street
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Upper Bluff Historic District, Joliet
19 min walk • The Upper Bluff Historic District is a set of 616 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 616 buildings, 517 contribute to the historical integrity of the area.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Joliet East Side Historic District, Joliet
20 min walk • The Joliet East Side Historic District is a set of 290 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 290 buildings, 281 contribute to the historical integrity of the area.
0.8 miNW
Universities and schools
University of St. Francis, Joliet
22 min walk • The University of St. Francis is a private Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois.
~320 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Joliet Public Library, Joliet
2 min walk • The Joliet Public Library is the public library system serving the city of Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Public Library was founded on March 7, 1876 with 750 donated books and Charlotte Akin was the first librarian.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Joliet Area Historical Museum open?

Joliet Area Historical Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Joliet Area Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet (2 min walk), Joliet Public Library, Joliet (2 min walk), Harrah's Joliet, Joliet (4 min walk), Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet (4 min walk).

How to get to Joliet Area Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joliet Area Historical Museum:

Bus

Joliet & Webster • Lines: 832 (4 min walk)
Jefferson & Chicago • Lines: 501, 505, 507, 508, 509, 832, 834 (6 min walk)

Train

Joliet (8 min walk)