The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is a public charity 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the history of musicians and bands with ties to Illinois while educating visitors about our rich music history. Our mission will be carried out through the operation of a world-class museum that provides enlightening educational programs and collects, preserves, and exhibits the history of artists who have reached national and international recognition.

Our Vision for the Museum

Illinois has a rich musical heritage that has influenced other musical artists across the globe. Musicians from Rockford to Chicago, Champaign to downstate Illinois have played an integral part of the music scene for decades creating music that transcends many genres.