The Silver Creek Museum of Freeport, Illinois is a not-for-profit educational organization, preserving Freeport's and America's historical heritage. Come visit our wonderful 28 room Museum filled with memories from yesteryear. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please call 815-235-2198.
Flood Status
On the weekend of July 24,25 2010, Freeport suffered much flooding. Activities for that weekend had to be curtailed. Since then, great progress has been made in repairing flood damage and we plan to be open for all future events on our schedule. Please stay tuned for updates.
The Silver Creek Museum suffered some damage to the elevator, so if you are planning a visit and are unable to climb stairs, please call ahead for an update on whether it is running.
Visit the Museum
We are open the same dates and times as the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. See our schedule and plan your visit.
While you are here, plan to stay for lunch. Food, including homemade pie, is served in the
museum kitchen on the first floor while the museum is open. Proceeds go to support the museum.
Note: Lunch is not served in the museum during the Threshing Show.
Photos of Museum Displays
See some museum photos for a small sample of what you'll see on your visit.
See the Cooper Corliss Engine
The Cooper Corliss Engine, a 130-ton stationary steam engine is on display in its own building just west of the main museum building. Be sure to see it when you visit the museum.
History of the Museum
Click this link to read the history of the museum.