Cars Behind Bars

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Come out and experience some of the best cars in the Midwest inside this amazing historic site in Joliet, Illinois. There will be food trucks, drinks, vendors, and awards for the top vehicles. This event is open to all makes and models of modified, classic, and exotic

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Paranormal Access Events returns to Illinois's Most Haunted Pr*son!! Hosted by Chris Fleming, international paranormal investigator and medium from TV's HELP! My house is haunted, the Telly Award Winning The Curse of Lizzie Borden, and the international hit series for Discovery+, Haunted Scotland with Gail Porter, and

Event Series Old Joliet Haunted Prison

Old Joliet Haunted Prison

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

  Located inside the infamous Joliet Correctional Center that closed in 2002, this immersive one-of-a-kind haunted house takes brave souls through the dark, abandoned halls of one of Chicagoland's most haunted buildings. With a rich history of disturbing stories, Chicagoans are invited inside The Old Joliet Haunted

Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path through Water

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet

Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water, is a one act, one person play written and performed by Jim Healy, in honor of the 350th anniversary of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River. Their four month voyage began  May 17th,

Cocktails & Collections

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Join us for a brand new event which supports the collections and exhibits department! Guests will get special access to view artifacts that are not currently on display in the museum, and a special program by the museum's Collections Staff. Tickets are $50, and it is a

History Happy Hour: Cleaning Up the Collections

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Museum collections work is always a challenge. Protecting artifacts and archives is never easy. But how does one protect and preserve a rapidly deteriorating collection in a historic site that was abandoned for 20 years, has suffered multiple fires, water leaks and worst of all, vandalism? Join

2024 Rooftop Summer Series: Freebyrd

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

2024 Rooftop Summer Series: Freebyrd Door Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm Duration: Up to 2 Hours New! You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests. Also New! You can pre-order food

Rooftop Summer Series – Great Moments in Vinyl

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Great Moments in Vinyl plays ZZ Top - The Rooftop Summer Music Series 2024 Live music on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop! Register/Info: www.Jolietmuseum.org (815) 723-5201 Doors Open at 6:15pm Show starts at 7:00pm  

Second Sunday Lecture Series: ” Casting An Historic Vote” Suffrage for Women in Illinois

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Prior to 1920, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local, state, and federal elections. Despite what people today believe to be a

Blues Brothers Con: The Sequel

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi Return to Old Joliet Prison for Second Annual Blues Brothers Con Joliet Area Historical Museum pays tribute to the iconic Blues Brothers film on Saturday, August 17th at Old Joliet Prison JOLIET, Ill. – The Joliet Area Historical Museum will host its

Rooftop Summer Music Series – Eclipse: The Pink Floyd Experience

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Eclipse: The Pink Floyd Experience - The Rooftop Summer Music Series 2024 Live music on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop! Register/Info: www.Jolietmuseum.org (815) 723-5201 Doors Open at 6:15pm Show starts at 7:00pm

Cocktails & Collections

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our collection at the Old Joliet Prison! View our collection space, the artifacts we have found on-site, and learn about the process of preventing artifacts at an abandoned site. Ticket includes complimentary drinks (wine, beer & soda) and

The Rooftop Summer Music Series – The Red Roses

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

The Red Roses - The Rooftop Summer Music Series 2024 Live music on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop! Register/Info: www.Jolietmuseum.org (815) 723-5201 - Doors Open at 6:15pm.  Show starts at 7:00pm. Admission: $12 - Museum Members $14 - General Public

Event Series Old Joliet Prison Flashlight Tours

Old Joliet Prison Flashlight Tours

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Flashlight tours are BACK! Starting at 7pm, you can explore the site on your own! Each guest will receive a flashlight to guide their way through the prison. Informational signs are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Last entrance 9pm. Book your tickets at

Joliet Arsenal Museum Exhibit Opening

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

The exhibit opening will be accompanied by a screening of a documentary film commissioned to commemorate the Arsenal's history that has aired on WTTW.  

Gemini Giant Homecoming

Island Park 353 S. Park St., Wilmington, IL, United States

After 60+ years of looking over Route 66 in Wilmington the Gemini Giant is getting ready for his return to town. He's in the last days of his vacation and will be on his way back...and we're going to throw him one heck of a party! The

Classical Blast – Dark Side of the Yule Concert

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Enjoy Classical Blast - Dark Side of the Yule, where Christmas meets classic rock! Join us for the last indoor auditorium theater concert of 2024!  

New Year’s Eve-Eve for Kids

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

The Ultimate Kids' New Year's Eve EVE Party! This year, bring your little ones to the most exciting, family-friendly New Year's event in Joliet – the Ultimate Kids' New Year's Eve EVE Party! The clock may strike midnight for adults, but for the kids, the celebration begins