Museum Hours
January 21, 2025 Museum Opens - Saturdays & Sundays – 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Closed – June 15 Father's Day…October 11 Pumpkin Fest Waterloo…December 20 closed for season.
Evening hours are 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. with programs scheduled for 6:30.
All programs are in the Allscheid-Metzger Gallery at scheduled times!
Find us at:
724 Elaine Dr.
P.O. Box 28
Waterloo, IL 62298
P.O. Box 28
Waterloo, IL 62298
monroecountyhistorymuseum.org
mocohistmuseum@gmail.com
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Tours

Please use the contact us form or call 618-570-9734 , 314-226-7811 or 618-939-5545 to schedule your group tour.
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Thank you so much for your attendance and support this year!
We hope you know that YOU are the BEST advertisement for The History Museum of Monroe County!
Upcoming Events
Sep
12
Fri
6:30 pm
“Friday Night at the Museum!” by...
“Friday Night at the Museum!” by...
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Night at the Museum! The Thunder and Lightning Cloggers will be providing some great entertainment for the evening.
Sep
20
Sat
1:30 pm
“Remembering Rex’s Corner” by Jo...
“Remembering Rex’s Corner” by Jo...
Sep 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Do you remember when Rex’s Confectionery was a special “hangout” for all ages and all purposes, such as discussing local and national politics, debating referees’ calls after local basketball games, enjoying Rex’s famous chili or[...]
Oct
25
Sat
1:30 pm
“History of Prairie du Rocher” b...
“History of Prairie du Rocher” b...
Oct 25 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Laurie Umbdenstock will be presenting on historic Prairie du Rocher. Prairie du Rocher held its 300th anniversary in 2020. The town has a rich French history that began before Illinois was ever a state.
Nov
15
Sat
1:30 pm
“WW2 Salute to Veterans” by the ...
“WW2 Salute to Veterans” by the ...
Nov 15 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Our salute to Veterans! The members of the Columbia American Legion will bring their WW2 military vehicles and other memorabilia to the Museum as we acknowledge the important role America played in the war.
Dec
7
Sun
1:30 pm
“Historical German Christmas” by...
“Historical German Christmas” by...
Dec 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Frohe Weihnachten! Monroe County has long been proud of its German roots. Join Mr. and Mrs. Clause as they discuss their German heritage and history.