Monroe County History Museum

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Museum Hours

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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

monroecountyhistorymuseum.org
mocohistmuseum@gmail.com
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Tours

Banners-TourTours available, all year, any day of the week.

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

Jul
17
Thu
1:30 pm “DAR Patriots” by local Whitesid...
“DAR Patriots” by local Whitesid...
Jul 17 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Dar Patriots will be presented by local Whiteside DAR members led by Sarah Davis. Revolutionary soldiers of Monroe2meCounty will be the topic of discussion
Aug
2
Sat
1:30 pm “History of the Lemp family of S...
“History of the Lemp family of S...
Aug 2 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Author Stephen P. Walker will present the history of the Lemp family of St. Louis, including their once vast brewing empire, their tragic family history, and the elegant mansion they left behind.
Aug
16
Sat
1:30 pm “What’s the Point, An Artifact I...
“What’s the Point, An Artifact I...
Aug 16 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
“What’s the Point” an artifact ID roadshow. The Cahokia Archaeological Society, a local chapter of the Illinois Association of Archaeology, along with the Illinois Archaeological Survey will be at the Monroe County History Museum for[...]
Aug
21
Thu
6:30 pm “The Hidden Sinkholes, Springs, ...
“The Hidden Sinkholes, Springs, ...
Aug 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sue Barker will be presenting The Hidden Sinkholes, Springs, and Caves. If you’ve ever wondered why Monroe County has so many sinkholes, this program is for you. We’ll discuss caves, how springs are connected to[...]
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[...]
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