Ethnic Heritage Museum
1129 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
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The museum features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic.
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
$5 student, $7 adult, $15 family, Free for members
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