Midway Village & Museum Center

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6799 Guilford Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
➢ Midway Village Museum is situated on 13 acres of the beautiful grounds which offers visitors the opportunities to learn about life as it was in the late 1890s-1910s. The grounds include 26 structures which create the Village and heritage gardens, all representing a rural community. During the months of May through August, interpreters in authentic period clothing lead tours and depict life and customs of the times. ➢ Permanent exhibits highlight local Rockford and regional Illinois history. The construction continues on one of the largest museum expansions to date entitled, "Many Faces, One Community," an exhibit featuring immigrant stories. Gallery," "Old Dolls' House Museum," and signature "Millhouse," standing at the front entrance to the museum's property. ➢ Hours Vary Seasonally ➢ Visitors Enjoy . Seasonal Victorian Village Tours with year-round Exhibits in the Main Museum Center Year-round special events and programs

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Rudy M.
9/30/2024

Wow what a fun little island of interesting stuff near Rockford. Extra complements to enthusiastic knowledgeable volunteers. We traveled in for World War II days and will stop in again next...

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Shannon M.
6/30/2025

Worth a visit and we didn't even see everything here! If you're a fan of "A League of Their Own" you need to come see the exhibit about the Rockford Peaches and the All American Girls...

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Ron R.
5/23/2022

Good access for guests, lots of Rockford history and both indoor or outdoor options. Just had 200 guests celebrating Jason and Lauren. Great couple!

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James R.
4/27/2011

to be honest the museum portion isn't that great. They have some neat displays, but most of it is so so. I really would like to see them get into a lot more of the early history of Rockford and...

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Vanessa H.
6/11/2009

Visiting Midway Village & Museum Center is like taking a step back in time. Midway Village has 24 historical buildings from 1890 - 1910 filled with artifacts from that time. Costumed characters...

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