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Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL

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Rockford Art Museum

Visual arts museum in Rockford, Illinois, offering free gallery admission on Thursday through Sunday.

711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 · Rockford, IL

About Rockford Art Museum

The Rockford Art Museum is a visual arts institution in Rockford, Illinois, located inside the Riverfront Museum Complex. Its galleries are open Thursday through Sunday and admission is free. The museum runs exhibitions, youth and adult programs, and community events, and it offers self-guided visits as well as docent-led tours for groups. Its parking lot is free and includes accessible spaces and ramped access points.

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