Roscoe, Illinois: Historic Attractions
Probably the largest collection of JFK assassinationabilia on the planet, in a massive mix of pop culture and you-are-almost-there history. Also: Bonnie and Clyde's death hats!
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A museum with over 86,000 square feet to explore. Journey through time and popular exhibits like Frontier Land, 1920s Gangster Land, John F. Kennedy, and more. New artifacts have been added, and exhibits are fresh. For a long time we were known as Historic Auto Attractions, but with so many artifacts Historic Attractions was a better fit.
[Alexandria Merry, 06/04/2025]
They need to change the name of the place -- this is so much more than an auto museum. It's really like an Americana museum. The first room starts off as memorabilia of movie cowboys and goes on from there. So much to see and read the history of these artifacts.
[Clark W, 09/06/2021]Don't let the name turn you away. There is so much more than cars to explore at this museum! There truly is something for everyone. A tour (or even just a short conversation) with Tony adds so much more. He is a treasury of information about the displays. Don't hesitate to head to Roscoe!
[Lori Green, 08/08/2021]
To celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of Historic Auto Attractions, owner Wayne Lensing has announced that he's running out of room and will spend close to $1 million to triple its size by 2012.
Wayne just can't stop buying things. He reportedly just purchased a 60-seat silent movie theater with a 1200-pipe organ and intends to fit it in, somehow.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 11/19/2010]
You should see the changes! They have added a room of just Abe Lincoln artifacts and they are awesome. They have a M*A*S*H set now. The owner changes things all the time. I was very impressed with the gift shop also. So many different things related to road travel and great tin signs!
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Historic Attractions
- Address:
- 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe, IL
- Directions:
- I-39/I-90 exit 3. West on Rockton Rd, then after one mile look for the small oval Historic Auto Attractions sign on the right. Turn right onto Metric Drive. At the end of the street, on the right.
- Hours:
- Tu-Th 9-5, F-Sa 9-6, Su 10-5. Fewer hours and days off-season. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 815-389-7917
- Admission:
- Adults $28.
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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The collection began with automobiles, then diversified over the years and became even better.