Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design
332 Maine St. • Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: (217) 224-6873 • Fax: (217) 224-0006
Tours offered by the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design
TOURS OF THE MUSEUM:
The main building at 4th and Maine is open for tours Thursday through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Tours are available for both adults and school groups. Tours can be self-guided or a volunteer or staff member can walk you through. Please make an appointment in advance if you require a guided tour so we can be sure to have someone on hand to accommodate you. For guided tour e-mail or call us and give us your group information including: organization name, contact person & number, number of adults, number of students & ages, and the date & time of the intended visit. The costs of guided & school group or organization tours are $2.00 for students and adults.
Guided Group Tours of Quincy's Architecture
A variety of tours are available for groups wanting to learn more about Quincy's Architecture. The museum's staff can accomodate groups of all ages from school groups to senior citizens. Tours can be any length of time according to the needs of the group. Fees are structured accordingly. Please call the museum at 217-224-6873 for more information or emaiil at gmuseum@yahoo.com.
First Saturday Walking Tours
This popular program takes place the first Saturday of every month May through October. It takes place in a variety of neighborhoods in Quincy and features a variety of architectural styles and historical information. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.
May 1, 2010 – 2 p.m. – 16th and Vermont touring 16th Street South
June 5, 2010 – 10 a.m. – Aldo Boulevard from 20th Street
July 3, 2010 – 10 a.m. – 8th and Sycamore, Washington School
August 1, 2010 – 10 a.m. – Front and Delaware, John Wood’s first home
September 4, 2010 – 10 a.m. – 7th and Adams, St. Mary’s Church
October 2, 2010 – 10 a.m. – 20th and Vermont, Bungalow District
The fee for the tours is $5 per person.
The 20th Annual Woodland Cemetery Tour hosted by the Gardner Museum will be held Monday, November 1 beginning at 4 p.m. Advance reservations and payment are required for tours leaving every half hour. Please call the museum at 224-6873 for available times. The tour usually sells out, but it is possible that some space may become available because of cancellations. Those wishing to attend after the tour is sold out are encouraged to stand by in case someone does not show up.
Participants are to meet at the cemetery’s new building entrance at 5th between Adams and Monroe Streets. The building has public restrooms available year round.
Early participants will be able to tour the cemetery in the natural light. Those attending later will be using lanterns and flashlights. Warm cider and donuts are available for participants.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes with good traction and to bring a flashlight. Cost of the tour is $7 for non-members and $2 for members of the museum. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult, the fee for children 12 and under is $5. For additional information call the museum at 217-224-6873.
SELF GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF QUINCY
The Gardner Museum has numerous brochures on hand for visitors to come and pick up. These brochures are specifically for self-guided walking tours and cover several areas across Quincy. Cost is $1 per brochure. They are available at the 332 Maine location Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends they are available at the Gallery Across 4th Street, 129 South 4th from 1-4 p.m. each day.
Current brochures include:
- PARK PLACE (& South 12th St.)
- HISTORIC MAINE STREET (from 14th – 18th St.)
- HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
- HISTORIC NORTH SIDE (in the vicinity of the Pharmacy Museum)
- LAWNDALE (& environs)
- EAST MAINE STREET
On line tours are available at - House Tour through Quincy Net
EXHIBITS:
The Memorial Sculpture Garden is complete, but you still have the opportunity to take part. If you are interested in purchasing a paver click on the heading "Memorial Sculpture Garden" link and print out the paver order form to mail in to the museum. Buy a paver today and be a part of this new Quincy landmark! Fundraising for the garden helped raise approximately $45,000 through grants from Ameren CIPS, the Façade Program of Quincy Preserves, and through private donations. Now we are asking you, our members, to help us continue funding this project and support the museum. Granite paving stones are being sold that can be engraved and placed in the garden. These inscribed stones will become permanent part of the museum grounds. Benches, landscaping, lighting and new signage help to enhance the exterior and visitors entering Quincy will have a better impression of the museum and the downtown area. Various sizes are available.