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

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