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Wonderful Wacky Juggler Andy Head performs outside Tanner House at AHS 4th of July 2025
Children Ringing the Bells at AHS 4th of July 2025
1850's wedding dress
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
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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. 2026 Season Hours:  Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. May 3 thru September 27.  Closed July 5. Admission: $5.00 for ages 16 and up; $3.00 for ages 5 to 15; Free for under  and Historical Society members ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & BELL RINGING Saturday, July 4 after the parade — 11:00 to 2:00 Free museum tours, entertainment, patriotic band concert
William Tanner House Museum - (Aurora Historical Society photo)
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.

Children Ringing the Bells at AHS 4th of July 2025
1850's wedding dress
Wonderful Wacky Juggler Andy Head performs outside Tanner House at AHS 4th of July 2025
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