Animal Kingdom

Venture into the Great North, the wonders of the wild in The Serengeti of Africa, and the polar regions of the Arctic.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the animal kingdom at our museum exhibit, where you'll discover a fascinating world of creatures great and small. From majestic lions and tigers to playful monkeys and mischievous meerkats, our exhibit showcases the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom.

Our exhibit features a vast collection of preserved specimens of taxidermy animals. From towering elephants and rhinos to delicate butterflies and insects, our collection offers a unique opportunity to learn about the anatomy and behavior of a wide variety of animals.

Don't miss your chance to experience the wonder and diversity of the animal kingdom. Visit us today and discover the magic of these amazing creatures.

A museum exhibit displays taxidermy animals, including an Alaskan brown bear on a rock, a polar bear, a wolf, and other animals, with a painted nature backdrop and informational signs.

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Hall of Presidents

Hall of Presidents

A brightly colored Bigfoot monster truck with massive tires is displayed indoors under overhead lights, emphasizing the size and details of its wheels and sponsor logos on the side.

Big Foot and Large Speed Boats

A bronze firefighter statue kneels, head bowed, before a steel beam. Behind are wall panels listing names, blueprints, and a photo of the Twin Towers with the sign: ORIGINAL BLUEPRINTS OF THE TWIN TOWERS.

9/11 Memorial

A museum display features two life-like mannequins dressed in 1960s attire, seated in a vintage blue convertible car, with the woman holding red flowers. Black-and-white historic photos are in the background.

John F Kennedy Artifacts

A futuristic white truck with six wheels and red, blue, and gold stripes carries a long, sleek boat indoors at a museum or exhibition space. Other boats and displays are visible in the background.

Land Speed Cars

A museum exhibit displays vintage sports jackets, trophies, and memorabilia in glass cases. Signs label sections by induction years, such as “2018 Inductees” and “2014 Inductees.” The room is brightly lit with organized displays.

Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame

A museum exhibit displays Abraham Lincoln’s life, featuring a wax figure of Lincoln in a glass case, his historic chair in another case, and benches in the foreground. Informational panels line the back wall.

Lincoln Exhibit

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 and Other Famous Icons

A museum exhibit displays taxidermy animals, including an Alaskan brown bear on a rock, a polar bear, a wolf, and other animals, with a painted nature backdrop and informational signs.

Animal Kingdom

A red and white Phillips 66 Trop Arctic #66 race car is displayed in a museum, surrounded by racing memorabilia, wall photos, and another race car in the background.

Stock Cars

A large model warship is displayed in a museum with American flags, historic documents, and military mannequins in uniform. Nazi and other wartime flags are visible on the wall above.

War Room Exhibit

A futuristic, silver and wood, open-cockpit car with large propellers on display in a museum, next to two other unique, vintage-style vehicles in the background.

Unique Creations

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