About the Museums
Our Mission:
The mission of the Joliet Area Historical Museum is to promote awareness, understanding, and preservation of the Joliet area's diverse history.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum occupies the space formerly known as the Ottawa Street Methodist Church at the intersection of Cass and Ottawa Streets in downtown Joliet. Since its opening in the fall of 2002, the museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people.
Exhibits are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio-visual presentations, life-size models, award-winning touch screen visuals. Temporary exhibits and targeted educational programming provide additional interpretive opportunities.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has come into existence from efforts of the City of Joliet, the Joliet Area Historical Society, Joliet Junior College and Joliet citizens. The city purchased the church, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum was incorporated into a 501(c) non-profit organization in 1999.
JAHM operates and holds stewardship of several historic sites and museums in the greater Joliet Area. These sites include:
The Joliet Area Historical Museum located at 204 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432
Old Joliet Prison located at 1125 Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Martin and Emma Planinsek Grocery and Meat Market Museum located at 1314 Elizabeth Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Joliet Railroad Museum located in the Joliet Gateway Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Gemini Giant Landing Pad located at 201 Bridge Street Wilmington, IL 60481
Meet our Board of Directors
Meet our staff
The mission of the Joliet Area Historical Museum is to promote awareness, understanding, and preservation of the Joliet area's diverse history.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum occupies the space formerly known as the Ottawa Street Methodist Church at the intersection of Cass and Ottawa Streets in downtown Joliet. Since its opening in the fall of 2002, the museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people.
Exhibits are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio-visual presentations, life-size models, award-winning touch screen visuals. Temporary exhibits and targeted educational programming provide additional interpretive opportunities.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has come into existence from efforts of the City of Joliet, the Joliet Area Historical Society, Joliet Junior College and Joliet citizens. The city purchased the church, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum was incorporated into a 501(c) non-profit organization in 1999.
JAHM operates and holds stewardship of several historic sites and museums in the greater Joliet Area. These sites include:
The Joliet Area Historical Museum located at 204 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432
Old Joliet Prison located at 1125 Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Martin and Emma Planinsek Grocery and Meat Market Museum located at 1314 Elizabeth Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Joliet Railroad Museum located in the Joliet Gateway Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432
The Gemini Giant Landing Pad located at 201 Bridge Street Wilmington, IL 60481
Meet our Board of Directors
Meet our staff