Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is a public charity 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the history of musicians and bands with ties to Illinois while educating visitors about our rich music history. Our mission will meet our goals through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts of artists who have reached national and international recognition, and by providing enlightening educational programs

Our Vision for the Museum

Illinois has a rich musical heritage that has influenced other musical artists across the globe. Musicians from Rockford to Chicago, Champaign to downstate Illinois have played an integral part of the music scene for decades creating music that transcends many genres.

Our 1st floor gallery is currently open and admission is FREE to everyone.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday     10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please call us in advance at (815) 927-1540 or email hello@roadtorock.org if your group requires special accommodations or parking assistance.  We are always happy to help.

We are expanding our network - Connecting people and museums across North America with a North American Reciprocal Museum

Your ILRR66 Museum Memberships will now include a partnership membership to NARM which means that you are supporting your favorite cultural institution while also receiving select membership benefits at all NARM member institutions across North America. The NARM Association is an extensive network of hundreds of cultural institutions across Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the United States. It connects their memberships for unprecedented access to arts, science, history, botanical gardens, and more.
 

Here is what you will receive:
* Free member admission during regular museum hours to participating NARM institutions
* Member discounts at museum shops
* Discounts on concert/lecture tickets

Guests are not included unless they present a current membership card validated with the accepted NARM identification. Search for a NARM location here: www.narmassociation.org/members

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Membership Benefits include:

  • Voting Rights for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame

  • Free Admission - Visit the museum any day during regular hours

  • Gift Shop Discount - Get 10% off purchases in store

  • Quarterly Newsletter on upcoming events, exhibits and more

  • Members Only Events - for special events and exhibits (some exceptions)

  • Pre-sale notices for special events

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The Shop

Hall of Fame

2024 & 2025 combined Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held Sunday, September 14th, 2025 at the Rialto Square Theatre. Buy Tickets HERE!

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The Museum gift shop and first floor exhibit gallery is open Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm. 

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