The William Tanner House Museum

Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his family.  The family-owned the home until 1936 when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society.  The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Open Sunday Afternoons, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. through September 21

Admission: $5.00 for ages 16 and up; $3.00 for ages 5 to 15; Free for under  and Historical Society members

Look for upcoming Fall/Winter Events:

October – Candlelight Tours

December – Tanner House Holidays

The house features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings.  Visit us and take a step back into the Victorian era.

 

 

 

 

Hours & Admission

Hours
Visit the calendar of events for hours, special events, and tours.

Location & Directions

The Tanner House Museum is located on the corner of Oak and Cedar (two blocks west of Route 31/Lake Street and two blocks north of New York Street.

304 Oak Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60506