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5 things to do: Joliet Area Historical Museum

Updated: January 3, 2013 9:51PM



P. Seth Magosky Museum Of Victorian Life: Collections of Civil War-era items, early Joliet items and dolls. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. At 206 N. Broadway, Joliet. Call (815) 723-3052.

How much: $5-$10

Joliet Area Historical Museum: The Soaring Achievements of John C. Houbolt, permanent exhibit celebrates the 1969 moon landing and honors the former Joliet resident and key proponent of the lunar orbit rendezvous concept. Closed Mondays. At 204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet. Call (815) 723-5201 ext. 226 or visit jolietmuseum.org.

How much: $3-$6

Lemont Area Historical Society Museum: Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. At 306 Lemont St., Lemont. Call (630) 257-2972.

How much: 50 cents-$1

KidsWork Children’s Museum: Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. In the Trolley Barn, 11 S. White Street, Frankfort. Call (815) 469-1199 or visit kidsworkchildrensmuseum.org.

How much: $5-$6

Plainfield Art League: League meetings are from 7 to 8:45 p.m. the second Wednesday at Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St. Classes and demonstrations offered. Call (815) 556-9278 or visit plainfieldartleague.org.

How much: Check for costs





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