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Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet, IL

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Joliet Area Historical Museum

A local history museum in Joliet, Illinois, focused on the city and surrounding Will County.

204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432 · Joliet, IL

About Joliet Area Historical Museum

The museum tells the story of Joliet and the wider Will County area through exhibits and collections. Its site also describes related historic locations run by the organization, a research archive, group tours, and a gift shop. Visitors can check the home page for the current weekday schedule before going.

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  • #local history
  • #Will County
  • #Joliet
  • #research archive

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