Kankakee Attractions
The Kankakee River provided a gateway for the first white settlers. Scenic drives past Rock Creek Falls and Rock Creek Canyon are available between Kankakee and Wilmington.
Kankakee County Historical Museum Complex
The Kankakee County Historical Museum Complex is located in Governor Small Memorial Park and offers three main exhibit areas. The Museum, the Taylor one room schoolhouse, and the Dr. A.L. Small home (the boyhood home of Governor Len Small). There is also a Native American exhibit and sculpture gallery that houses nearly 30 original works by George Gray Barnard who lived in Kankakee during his formative years.
Hours
April 1 to October 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 2 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
