Nauvoo - Joseph Smith Historic Center
The Joseph Smith Historic Center retells the story of the Latter Day Saint movement in Nauvoo during the early 1840s. Original paintings of Nauvoo by David Hyrum Smith as well as artifacts from the people who lived during that period in time in Nauvoo are displayed. Guided walking tours begin at the Visitors Center and continue through the Smith family's homes.
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Hours
January 1 to February 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Related Attractions
Homestead
The Homestead was the first home for the Smith family in nauvoo. This 1803 log cabin features original and antique furnishings. Daily demonstrations are presented at the Homestead during the summer months allowing visitors to have a glimpse of life in the 19th century. The graves of Joseph, Emma and Hyrum Smith are nearby.
Lucy Mack-Smith Home
Lucy Mack Smith was the mother of the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith. When the Mormons left Nauvoo in 1846, Lucy Mack-Smith stayed in Nauvoo awaiting the establishment of the settlement. However she died in Illinois. Joseph's wife Emma Smith did not go westward either.
Hours
May 9 to August 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
August 22 to May 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Mansion House
In 1842 Joseph built this frame house just across the street from the Homestead. The original residence part of the home still stands today.
Red Brick Store
The Red Brick Store is a reconstruction of Joseph Smith's store and office, built in 1841. In 1980 the Red Brick Store was restored to its 1840s appearance. Many of the typical items found in the store in the 1840s are on display.
