Joliet Area Historical Museum in Joliet, Illinois
Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum

Joliet, Illinois

Mile Marker 36 mi from Chicago
Rating 4.6 / 5
Highway Historic Route 66

The Joliet Area Historical Museum occupies the space formerly known as the Ottawa Street Methodist Church at the intersection of Cass and Ottawa Streets in downtown Joliet.Since its opening in the fall of 2002, the museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people. Exhibits are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio-visual presentations, life-size models, award-winning touch screen visuals, and even a step-in Lunar Lander Simulator for interaction as one explores how the past shaped today's world.Read more about Route 66 and Joliet ... https://www.route66roadtrip.com/route-66-joliet-illinois.htm

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