Upcoming Events
Sun, Dec 31Dec 31, 2023, 7:30 PM – Jan 01, 2024, 12:10 AMMajestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, 150 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USAHelp preserve one of the oldest buildings in Kankakee while celebrating the new year!
Event Photos
Cemetery Walk 2023
Gallery of Trees 2022
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
$15.00 up to 2 hours; 3+ hours $10.00/hour
Please note that research is free to museum members.
Copy Prices
$10.00 Photo Reprints
$.50 per Page for Black/White Photocopy
$1.00 Each for Scanned Photos
$5.00 Flash Drive Available in Museum Office
Venue Rentals
Column Garden Rental
$400 Donation for a Wedding ($350 Donation for Members)
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$200 Deposit Holds the Date (Part of the $400)
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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.
