Illinois Rock & Roll Museum — Attraction in Joliet

This place is very cool! Almost didn't get to go though, because I didn't see the doorbell to ring right at first. And there was a sign on the door that said they had closed at 2, because of the heat. And it was almost 5. The lady was very nice, when she did come out. There was no charge! At least for now, and she gave me a little info on a few of the things before leaving me on my own. To look around. They don't have a lot there yet, but I hope to go back when it is fully open. As a bass player, I liked the triple strung...left handed bass. The gift shop is on point. With lots of good merch. Shirts are comfy and good quality, with...

28 June, 2025

This is a work in progress: Only one floor of the intended three is open. Last year a tornado dealt a serious setback to this joint's plans.

Despite the current lack of A/C (ugh!), we enjoyed their limited exhibits today. There were only a handful of others inside when we visited in the late morning.

This is gonna be a sweet Rt. 66 stop in the near future--with luck it'll be well along come next year's Rt. 66 commissioning Centennial.

I'm pretty sure they don't charge anything to look at the first floor. Street parking is free after noon Saturday and on Sundays.

The staff here are...

If you know me, then you'll understand why I made the trek from my adopted home of Leipers Fork, TN to Joliet, IL. Further, you might also know of my connection to the music of Chicagoland . The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum will become a great resource of the history of our home state. And last, according to the Museums Director, wonderful things will be installed very soon! Making Joliet a destination and the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum...