Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design
332 Maine St. • Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: (217) 224-6873 • Fax: (217) 224-0006
Programs, Tours, & Exhibits
TOURS:
Tour of Architect Ernest Wood's Buildings
March 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus Tour of homes and buildings designed by Architect Ernest Wood. The tour will begin at the museum, 332 Maine. Tour goers will be treated to the interior of a few of the homes and buildings that Wood designed in Quincy, Warsaw, Illinois as well as Palmyra and Hannibal, Missouri. Lunch is not included in the price, but will be available at the Warsaw Brewery. A snack and bottle of water will be provided. Cost is $30 for non-members and $25 for members.
April 26 – Spring Garden Tour of Quincy’s Northwest side
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., $7 non-members, free for members of the museum. - More details soon!
First Saturday Walking Tours will resume May 2
The first Saturday of each month from May to October the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design will host a walking tour of a Quincy neighborhood. Except for the May 2 tour, all tours will take place from 10 a.m. until noon. There is a $3 charge per person. Members of the museum are free. Tours last between 1 and 2 hours. Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes. Reservations are not needed.
May 2, 2009 2 p.m. First Saturday Walking tour of the season. This tour will be Vermont Street, 14th to 18th. $3 each, members of the Museum free. Meet at 14th and Vermont.
June 6 – 10 a.m. – First Saturday Walking Tour, Grove Avenue and York Street – 16th to 20th $3 each, members of the Museum free. Meet at 16th and York.
July 4 – 10 a.m. – First Saturday Walking Tour, Riverview Park Environs – 2nd and Chestnut, $3 each, members of the Museum free.
August 1 – 10 a.m. – First Saturday Walking Tour, Quincy’s Historic Riverfront meet at Front and Broadway, $3 each, members of the Museum free.
September 5 – 10 a.m. – First Saturday Walking Tour, Ruff Brewery area, meet at 12th and Adams, $3 each, members of the Museum free.
October 3 – 10 a.m. – First Saturday Walking Tour – The Zwick Row and environs of 24th and Oak, $3 each, members of the Museum free.
We are forming a committee to help to help with researchon the 2009 tour. If you are interested in being on the committee please call the Gardner Museum at 217-224-6873 or email vebbing@sbcglobal.net.
November 1 of each year Gardner Museum staff and volunteers host lantern tours of Woodland Cemetery. We delve into the lives of past Quincy inhabitants. To enliven the tour actors portray those lives. The one hour tour begins at 4 p.m. and last tour starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $6 per person, members free. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 217-224-6873 after October 1.
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
TOURS OF THE MUSEUM:
The main building at 4th and Maine is open again. 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 $1.00 for students and adults.
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.