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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
An example of exotic Victorian architecture, Robert Tinker’s 1865 Swiss “cottage” has ornate woodwork, sculptures and family furnishings; the new Visitor Center is a replica of the original barn; newly restored suspension footbridge; heirloom rose garden.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Adults: $5.00; Seniors: $4.00; students 5-17: $2.00
- Hours
- T-Su: Tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Closed major holidays
- Address
- 411 Kent St.
- Phone
- 815-964-2424
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.tinkercottage.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
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