Looking for a fun, affordable family outing near Peoria? The Wheels O' Time Museum in Dunlap, IL, just up the road from Peoria, IL is a hidden gem packed with things kids love—trains, tractors, planes, classic cars, interactive exhibits, and space to explore.
đAdmission: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Children (3 yo - 8th grade), $10 Veteran, $6 Wheelchair user, $6 Wheelchair assistant, $11 AAA Discount, $6 Special Needs
FREE of charge: Blue Star Discount (Active duty service members with up to 5 family members) & Children under 3
â Memberships:
Family ($60): Unlimited admission for 2 adults & any # of children in immediate family thru high school
Whether you have a vehicle-loving kiddo or simply want to try something new together, this seasonal museum is a great pick for family fun.
The museum was founded in 1977 and opened to the public in 1983. Today, it continues to help families step back in time and experience transportation, farming, industry, and everyday life from years gone by—much of it connected to Central Illinois history.
Why Families Love It
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âī¸ Affordable family outing
âī¸ Great for kids who love vehicles
âī¸ Interactive displays
âī¸ Indoor and outdoor exhibits
âī¸ Educational and entertaining
âī¸ Easy day trip from Peoria
âī¸ New things to notice each visit
What Kids Will Love
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- Trains and railroad history
- Shiny classic cars up close
- Tractors and farm equipment
- Planes and military vehicles
- Hands-on displays
- Toys and train layouts
- Fire trucks
- Space to explore and discover
The Exhibits
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The Main Building
- Antique and classic cars
- Clock room
- Steam engines
- Barbershop
- Interactive displays
- Train layouts
- Toys
- Grandma’s kitchen
- Music room
The Firehouse
- Bicycles
- Spirit of St. Louis plane model
- Vintage radio station display
- Fire trucks
- Cars from past decades
- Christmas Memories exhibit
- Model tractors
The Ford Building
- Vintage Ford vehicles
- Rotating car displays
- Workshop area
The Generations Building
- Airplane
- Military Jeep
- Heavy equipment
- Fire truck
- LEGO® display
- Peoria history exhibits
- Picnic area and shaded veranda
The Farm Building
- Tractors
- Farm tools
- Vintage washing machines
- Blacksmith forge area
LeTourneau Steel House
- Step inside a real 1938 steel home
- Restored with period décor
Outdoor Fun
- Rock Island steam locomotive
- Caboose
- Pullman rail cars
- Windmill
- Statues
- Picnic tables
- Open-air displays
Worth the Visit!
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Already been before? Go again! There is so much to see that it can be hard to take it all in during one visit. Plus, the museum hosts family-friendly events throughout the season.
If your family loves trains, tractors, cars, hands-on fun, and discovering hidden gems close to home, the Wheels O' Time Museum deserves a spot on your family fun list. It is affordable, unique, and full of memory-making moments for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Wheels O' Time Museum
1710 W Woodside Drive
Dunlap, IL 61525
đ 309-243-9020
đŠ info@wheelsotime.org
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May – October
HOURS
Mon - Tue – Closed
Wed - Fri and Sun – 12 noon to 5 pm
Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm
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