Historic Attractions Museum Logo - 25th Anniversary Edition - Roscoe, IL
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13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, ILTuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Historic Attractions Museum Logo - 25th Anniversary Edition - Roscoe, IL
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Museum Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Museum Location:

13825 Metric Rd. Roscoe IL. 61073

Holidays:

Open: Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year's Eve

Closed: Easter, Independence Day

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day


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Cruise Nights

are back!

Join us for our 2026 Cruise Nights! Starting in May going until September. There will be giveaways for the first 50 cars, door prizes for spectators, and so much more! Are you looking to get your business noticed? Take a look at some sponsorship opportunities. Learn more by clicking on the button below!

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Plan your special event at Historic Attractions! Where history comes to life. This great museum also has a beautiful banquet room that can seat up to 120 guests. Do you want your guests to experience history like no other? Have museum access for your guest to explore American and World Histroy!

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So Much More Than Cars.

We house one of the most extensive collections of John F. Kennedy & Kennedy Family artifacts & memorabilia in the country. We also have an updated High Performance Machines gallery. We have many World War 2 artifacts from both the Allied and Axis powers on display. Our war exhibits include uniforms, maps, swords, knives, flags, banners and more.

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Ticket Pricing & Info

Adults – $28

Students 7-17 - $17 *

6 & Under – FREE

Seniors (65+) & Active Military – $25 (with ID)

Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Open Memorial Day and Labor Day

13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, IL

(815) 389-7917

Celebrating 25th Anniversary in 2026

Group Rates

10-19 Visitors – $22/person

20+ Visitors – Call for Pricing

We offer discounted group rates for parties of 10 or more at our museum! Contact us for questions and more information.

A Must-See Historic Auto Museum & Attraction Near Rockford

Historic Attractions is near Rockford, Illinois but is still one of the hidden gems of our community in Roscoe. People are blown away when they discover our 80,000 square feet of attractions and exhibits. Here are just a few of the kind things people have said. Visit our Google Profile to see the 500+ reviews visitors have left! We're confident you'll see a theme in what they have to say.

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An older man in a cap and black shirt stands in front of vintage race cars in a museum. A text overlay reads Wayne Lensing, Owner, Historic Auto Attractions. The On the Block logo appears in the bottom left.

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Two women sit and talk on the set of 23 News Morning Blend with a coffee cup graphic in the background. A weather update shows it’s 75°F and 9:14 AM. A news ticker runs along the bottom of the screen.

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Three people stand around a table on a TV news set. The table displays a sequined jacket on a mannequin and a case with vintage handcuffs, chains, and documents. A 23 News logo is visible on the screen in the background.

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An older man in a cap and black shirt stands in front of vintage race cars in a museum. A text overlay reads Wayne Lensing, Owner, Historic Auto Attractions. The On the Block logo appears in the bottom left.

The CW26

Two women sit and talk on the set of 23 News Morning Blend with a coffee cup graphic in the background. A weather update shows it’s 75°F and 9:14 AM. A news ticker runs along the bottom of the screen.

The Morning Blend

Three people stand around a table on a TV news set. The table displays a sequined jacket on a mannequin and a case with vintage handcuffs, chains, and documents. A 23 News logo is visible on the screen in the background.

23 WIFR

Such a hidden gem! I loved the variety of items and the rich history that this museum has to offer - SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST CARS!!!!

–Laura

This is a must go if you love history. They have antique cars such the fleets used by past presidents and leaders around the world , nascar, movie cars and unique creations.

–Connie

This is probably the best private museum I’ve ever visited. Their collection of cars is truly impressive. I expected I’d enjoy it, I wasn’t expecting to be wowed.

–Ben

A life-sized African elephant taxidermy display stands in a museum exhibit, surrounded by other animal figures and plants, with informational signs and a savanna backdrop.
A 1957 Plymouth Belvedere covered in mud is displayed in a museum exhibit, with informational signs and historic photos about the car in the background.
Lifelike wax figures of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy sit in a vintage convertible car; she holds red roses, both dressed in formal 1960s attire with a backdrop of a historic event.
A replica of the Ghostbusters car, Ecto-1, is displayed in a museum with Ghostbusters II posters and memorabilia, including a large logo sign and movie stills, set against a backdrop of industrial ceilings.
Historic Attractions Museum Logo - 25th Anniversary Edition - Roscoe, IL

Welcome to the Most Unique Museum in the Rockford, IL Region

Experience all the History and Artifacts that Historic Attractions has to offer. Our museum is so much more than cars. With over 80,000 sq. ft. of exhibits including the world’s largest collection of Presidential and World Leader’s Limousines, a vast collection of Gangster Era vehicles and memorabilia, a large Elvis Presley display and memorabilia, TV Land cars, and Cars from Hit Movies such as Batman, Ghostbusters, and Back to the Future. Our museum has something for everyone. Visit us in Roscoe, IL right between Rockford, IL and Beloit, Wi.

People Love Our Museum.

Our visitors are blown away when they discover all 80,000 square feet of the attractions and exhibits at Historic Attractions. We're confident you will be too!

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Rockford's Only Car Museum and So Much More

At first glance, our name might make you think we’re simply a car museum. And while we do care for some incredible vehicles—like the world-famous Miss Belvedere, the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that captured global attention when unearthed from Tulsa’s time capsule—we’re truly so much more than cars.

Historic Attractions is a history museum filled with artifacts that bring America’s past to life. Step inside and you’ll encounter pieces that connect you directly to the people and moments that shaped our world.

You’ll find treasures like Jesse James’ revolver, a symbol of the Wild West; the actual birthday cake from John F. Kennedy’s iconic celebration where Marilyn Monroe sang her unforgettable “Happy Birthday”; and personal items from stars like Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Marilyn Monroe.

Our exhibits also shine a light on American leaders and events. We house one of the largest collections of presidential limousines in the world, along with displays honoring figures like Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. You can also explore our WWII attractions, Hollywood memorabilia from films like Batman and Back to the Future, and countless other artifacts that span both American and world history.

Every artifact tells a story, and together they make Historic Attractions one of the most unique museums in the Rockford region. Whether you’re a history buff, a pop culture fan, or just looking for something extraordinary, there’s something here for you.

Discover all 25 attractions—or better yet, come see them in person and step into history with us!

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Cleopatra Movie Exhibit
Entrance to a Gangsterland exhibit, featuring vintage cars behind metal bars and a sign above with a black-and-white photo of a person in a cap peering through a hole.
1939 Super Simplex Film Projector
A museum exhibit displays a timeline of phonographs and vintage audio equipment, featuring antique record players, radios, and televisions along a wall with informative text and historical photos.
A covered wagon display in a museum with Old West-themed exhibits, wooden storefronts, and historical artifacts under ceiling lights. The wagon’s canvas reads “1798 Lancaster to Philadelphia.”.
A bronze statue of a man in a dynamic singing pose holding a microphone, with a display about Elvis Presleys last will and testament visible in the background.
Elvis Presley Gold Records
John Dillinger 1932 Studebaker Getaway Car
Al Capone Distributing Truck
A museum display case labeled John Dillinger features photos, newspaper clippings, guns, personal items, and documents related to the infamous gangster’s life and death.
Native American TeePee
Barber Shop
A blue and red shield-shaped road sign with INTERSTATE in white on a red background at the top and the number 90 in white on a blue background below.
Plan Your Visit

conveniently located 1 Mile off Interstate I-90

Just off the Rockton Road Exit

25 min. from Downtown Rockford, IL

55 min. from Downtown Madison, WI

1 hour 10 min. from Downtown Milwaukee, WI

1 hour 35 min. from Downtown Chicago, IL

2 hours from Dubuque, IA

2 hours 30 min. from Peoria, IL

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