Byron Natural History Museum

The Byron Natural History Museum shows prairie, woodlands, wetlands, and other interesting exhibits showing life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Gift shop at museum.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
M-Th: 8am-8pm F: 8am-4:30pm S: 9am-4pm Su: 1pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Address
7993 N. River Rd.
Phone
815-234-8535
Email
[email protected]
Map
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Rt. 72, German Church Rd., River Rd. 4-way stop sign intersection go 1/4 mi. and turn left at Byron Forest Preserve, main entrance to top of hill.Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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