What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 2pm

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

Name: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Address: 9 W Cass Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, US
Telephone: (815) 927-1540
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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 exists to preserve the history of music with Illinois ties while educating visitors about our rich music history.
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We are working on establishing a physical museum in downtown Joliet, Illinois in 2018.

08/28/2026

Which iconic 1960s summer‑fun song was released by an Illinois record label and later covered by an iconic punk band in the late 1970s?

a. Little Honda
b. Surfin’ Bird
c. Little Deuce Coupe
d. California Sun

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

08/25/2026

Dolly, we will always love you.

08/21/2026

Which Chicago‑born musician was a member of Prince’s side project The Time and appeared in the movie Purple Rain?

a. Jellybean Johnson
b. Morris Day
c. Jimmy Jam
d. Shiela E

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

08/14/2026

Which Illinois recording artist had a song used in a 1960s horror‑film soundtrack and had a father who was a well‑known celebrity?

a. Cathy Rich
b. Natalie Cole
c. Melinda Marx
d. Nancy Sinatra

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

08/07/2026

Which Illinois‑based band had the liner notes of their debut album written by respected a UK bluesman—while he was sitting in the audience at their Whisky a Go Go performance in 1969?

a. The Flock
b. Paul Butterfield Blues Band
c. The Ides of March
d. CTA

What is Fun Fact Friday?... it's a contest to test your knowledge of Illinois music, or anything related to Illinois music. And just like every contest there's a PRIZE. What can you win? How about a Lifetime Charter Membership to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Check out our website to see all the perks a membership has to offer.
www.roadtorock.org
So, here's the scoop and rules of the contest:
*Every Friday at NOON a new Fun Fact Friday question will be posted.
*The first 5 correct answers to the Fun Fact Friday question will be entered into the Fun Fact Friday drawing at the end of that month.
*Each month has its own contest; winners do not carry over to the next month.
*One correct answer entry per week per person.
*Yes, you can answer each week for another entry at the monthly drawing.
*Correct answers MUST be posted on the original post to qualify. NOT on a shared post.
*One winner per month.
*One winner per household for the duration of the contest.
*Monthly winner will be posted on our page the last day of the month.

Address

9 W Cass Street
Joliet, IL
60432

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

(815) 927-1540

Website

http://www.RoadtoRock.org/

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