Cadillac Groove live on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

Cadillac Groove plays the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series on Thursday, May 23rd

Improv Night for The Arc of Illinois, Autism Awareness

Good for the Soul is a free-admission comedy show for all ages with a charity focus. This month, there is a new player joining the fun!

Legacy of Learning Celebration Tickets Now on Sale to the Public

On May 3rd, the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Joliet Montessori School invite all to an evening of history, food and fun

The Heroes Of Rock!

Skip Griparis Presents "The Heroes Of Rock"! Friday, April 12th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

South Side Exiles - Live at the Joliet Museum!

The South Side Exiles play on Friday, March 29th in the Joliet Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater!

PureFest Announces Headliners Austin and LeB from Knoxville, TN

PureFest continues growth and reach across nation with the addition of comedic duo from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

INSPIRED! live lit in Lockport

April 2nd- Public Landing Restaurant!

South Side Exiles Live at the Joliet Museum

The South Side Exiles play on Friday, March 29th in the Joliet Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater!

Black History Thru Film at the Museum

Bonnie Winfrey hosts the film festival at the Joliet Museum on February 28th - FREE Admission!

Storytelling Classes in Lockport

Become a storyteller- classes given by (art) INSPIRED! live lit

Lil' Ed and Dave Weld play the Blues at the Museum

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Feb. 15th!

Oh Freedom! - Songs Of The Civil Rights Movement

Performed by CHRIS VALLILLO at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Thursday, Feb. 25th

Father Augustus Tolton - Exhibit & Presentation at the Museum

Documentary & Exhibit Presentation at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - Thursday, Feb 7th - FREE ADMISSION

Lil' Ed and Dave Weld play the blues at the Museum

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Feb. 15th!

Art from the Ashes: The Old Joliet Prison Artist's Exhibit

Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists - Special Exhibit Opening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - Feb 1st

Five Fab Storytellers Held In Lockport

(art)INSPIRED! live lit on February 5th- a FREE event!!

Joliet Stories at the Museum

Joliet Patch journalist John Ferak discusses his book; "Wrecking Crew; Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery" at the Museum Jan. 20th

Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Museum - Great Moments In Vinyl band

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Jimi Hendrix - live at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm

GREAT MOMENTS IN VINYL - Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Museum

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Jimi Hendrix - live at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm

Classical Blast Live Concert at the Joliet Museum on Dec. 14th

Classical Blast! band plays "The Dark Side of the Yule" at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, Dec. 14th at 7pm at the Museum

PureFest 2019 Announces Dates for 2nd Annual Faith-Based Festival

PureFest is Chicago's faith-based improv and sketch festival and will be back for its second year in 2019.

Holiday Wine Tasting at the Museum

Thursday, December 6th from 5:30pm - 9pm at the joliet Area Historical Museum

INSPIRED! live lit on December 4th

Five Fab Storytellers

Craft Beer Tasting Event at the Museum

Join us at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the Craft Beer Tasting on Thursday, Nov. 15th from 5:30 to 9:00pm in the Indoor Auditorium

Lockport Senior Selected as Lucia Queen for 2018 Lucia Pageant

The 23rd Annual Lucia Breakfast and Pageant will feature Lockport Township High School Senior, Rachel Hampton as the Lucia Queen of Lights.

Become a Museum Member Today!

Become a Joliet Area Historical Museum member today and get discounts on Programs, Events, Concerts, Prison Tours, & More!

Art of Illinois Opens at Gallery Seven

Local Artists Highlighted in exhibit

PureFest Lineup Announced for October 6 Event

PureFest is Chicago's faith-based improv and sketch festival, and will feature teams from all over the Midwest.

INSPIRED! live lit Coming to Lockport

Free Storytelling event!

SPORTS BASH: A Celebration Of Champions - Saturday, September 8th

Sports Bash Fundraiser & Sports Hall of Fame Induction at the Joliet Museum

PureFest 2018 Extends Registration Deadline

PureFest organizers announced this week that the registration deadline for teams wishing to submit will be extended until September 15.

Wanted: Illinois Artists

deadline August 15

Cadillac Groove Concert - Museum Member/Student

Cadillac Groove plays the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series on Thursday, August 9th

Cadillac Groove live on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series

Cadillac Groove plays the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series on Thursday, August 9th

Art of Illinois: A Bicentennial Celebration

Wanted Illinois artists

PureFest Registration Continuing Through the Summer

Inaugural faith-based improv and sketch festival is looking for submissions for October festival.

GREAT MOMENTS IN VINYL - Led Zeppelin tribute on Museum Rooftop

Great Moments In Vinyl plays tribute to Led Zeppelin - live at the Joliet Museum on Friday, July 13th

Local Artist Choice Awards Begins In Lockport

The artwork can be seen beginning Monday, June 25 through Monday, July 23, at host businesses in Lockport.

Craft Beer Tasting Event on the Museum Rooftop

Join us at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the Craft Beer Tasting Event on Thursday, July 26th from 5:30pm to 9pm

Gallery Seven Celebrates Illinois Artists

Art of Illinois: A Bicentennial Celebration