Upcoming Events
Rubarb Festival Coloring Contest
To enter contest, please turn into museum staff no later than 1pm on Sunday, May 19th. Winners will be announced at the festival. Please place age, name, and phone number of contestant on the back of the coloring sheet.
Event Photos
Cemetery Walk 2023
2022 & 2023 Events
Museum Tours & School Trips
Museum Tours
Tours of the Doctor Small Home and the Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse are available upon request during your visit to the museum campus. If your group consists of more than five people, we ask that you call ahead to book a tour with our staff.
Any questions regarding tours can be emailed to kankakeecountymuseum@gmail.com.
Research
Whether you need information on the factory where your grandfather worked, the name of a family that lived at a particular address in 1947, help with a school report, or a photo of a Kankakee landmark to display in your home or office, our researchers stand ready to help. Email or call to make an appointment with our Research Coordinator, Jorie Walters.
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Appointments Are Encouraged!
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Research Fees
$18.00 up to 2 hours; 3+ hours $15.00/hour
Please note that research is free to museum members.
Copy Prices
$12.00 Photo Reprints
$.75 per Page for Black/White Photocopy
$1.00 Each for Scanned Photos
$2.00 Each for Scanned Photos
$5.00 Flash Drive Available in Museum Office
Venue Rentals
Column Garden Rental
$500 Donation for a Wedding ($400 Donation for Members)
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$200 Deposit Holds the Date (Part of the $500)
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*Please note that electricity, bathrooms, facilities, and museum staff all included. However, chairs, tents, and sound equipment are not provided. There is a maximum capacity of 75 people. No decorations allowed on columns.
