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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.
Plan Your Visit
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 protected]
- Map
- Get Directions →
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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