Join us On the Road as we celebrate the stories that make Illinois unique! Our next Museum Hop takes place in Dixon on September 11, along historic Route 30, once part of the pioneering Lincoln Highway.
Morning: Museum Colleague Sessions
Northwest Territory Historic Center
205 W Fifth St
Dixon, IL 61021
9:30am–12:00pm
Regional museum professionals gather for networking, shared learning, and conversation.
Afternoon: Museum Hop
Locations: Varies.
1:00pm–4:00pm
Explore the region’s cultural landscape as participating museums open their doors for a special afternoon of demonstrations, stories, and hands‑on experiences. Visitors can hop between multiple museums in the area, discovering the unique sites that shape the community.
A single‑day celebration of connection, history, and the vibrant museum network across northern Illinois.
