Our Mission: The mission of the Joliet Area Historical Museum is to promote awareness, understanding, and preservation of the Joliet area's diverse history. The Joliet Area Historical Museum …
Our Mission: The mission of the Joliet Area Historical Museum is to promote awareness, understanding, and preservation of the Joliet area's diverse history. The Joliet Area Historical Museum occupies the space formerly known as the Ottawa Street Methodist Church at the intersection of Cass and Ottawa Streets in downtown Joliet. Since its opening in the fall of 2002, the museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people.
Great Location and interesting, well organized and very enlightening! Greeted at the Admission Desk by Staff Susan and Curt, who were so friendly and proud of both their City and Museum! So well dese… Full review by Bobbi S
Oct 1, 2022
While traveling through Illinois we accidentally stumbled upon this museum in downtown Joliet. An old church was converted and now contains a history of the city along with residents who are not onl… Full review by Paula M
Sep 29, 2022
Beautiful and interesting Museum with a special exhibit room that contains additional special historical artifacts. The exhibit room changes the topics regularly so there is always something new bein… Full review by danielmE1256SX
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