Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL
50 Capacity
Tinker Swiss Cottage was built in 1865 by industrialist and former Rockford, Illinois Mayor, Robert Tinker. Over the years Robert added a Swiss Barn now used as the Visitor Center, Museum Store and Community Room, and beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. A suspension bridge, replicating the original suspension bridge built in 1871, was completed in 2005. The bridge crosses Kent Creek and brings visitors to the Railroad Gardens, currently being restored with historically specific plantings.
Event Pricing
Photo Session
10 people max
$100 per event
Parties
50 people max
$100 - $400
per event
Weddings
50 people max
$400 - $800
per event
Event Spaces
Outdoor Venue
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 50
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 2
- Special Features: Beautiful grounds suitable for outdoor Weddings and events. Please call for outdoor events, max. capacity is 150. Tours of the Cottage can be arranged to become part of the event.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 600
- Year Renovated: 1943