Museum Hours During the Academic Year
During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Schingoethe Museum is open the following hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday - Friday | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Please note: The center is closed on Mondays, Saturdays and holidays observed by the University. Irregular hours may be held during University term breaks. Please call 630-844-7843 to confirm hours of operation.
Often, school groups attend docent-led field trips during the morning museum hours. Please call 630-844-7843 to confirm museum availability.
Group tours are by appointment. To request a tour, click here to go to our online order form or call 630-844-7843 for more information.
Museum Summer Hours
During the summer, the Schingoethe Museum is open the following hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note: the Museum will be closed the month of August for the installation of new exhibits.
2011-2012 Season
When planning your visit, please keep in mind that the Schingoethe Center observes the University's holidays and term breaks. The dates listed below are for the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year.
Homecoming - October 14, 2011The Schingoethe Museum will be closed to the general public after 1:00 p.m.
Fall Weekend - October 21-23, 2011
The Schingoethe Museum and Art Gallery will be closed.
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 23-27, 2011
The Schingoethe Museum and Art Gallery will be closed.
Special Hours for December and January
During the University's Winter Break (December 18, 2011-January 8, 2012), The Schingoethe Museum's hours are as follows:
| Sunday, December 18 | Museum and Gallery closed |
| Tuesday, December 20 - Thursday, December 22 | Museum open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday, December 23 - Sunday, December 25 | Museum and Gallery closed |
| Tuesday, December 27 - Thursday, December 29 |
Museum open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday, December 30 - Sunday, January 1 |
Museum and Gallery closed |
| Tuesday, January 3 - Friday, January 6 |
Museum open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 8 |
Museum and Gallery closed |
| Sunday, January 15 | Museum and Gallery closed |
Spring Break, March 4-11, 2012
During the University's Spring Break, The Schingoethe Museum's hours are as follows:
| Sunday, March 4 |
Museum and Gallery closed |
| Tuesday, March 6 - Friday, March 9 |
Museum open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m |
| Sunday, March 11 | Museum and Gallery closed |
Easter Break - April 6-8, 2012
The Schingoethe Museum and Gallery will be closed.
Honors Convocation - April 20, 2012
The Schingoethe Museum will be closed to the general public after 1:00 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony - May 6, 2012
The Schingoethe Museum will be closed.
Summer hours begin May 8, 2012.
Admission
The following is a list of our suggested donations. Your admission donations help us to provide services, exhibits, and programs to the larger community.
| Adults | $3.00 donation |
| Children under 12 | $1.00 donation |
| Students and seniors | $2.00 donation |
| Family | $7.00 maximum donation |
Admission is FREE to:
- Aurora University students, staff, and faculty
- American Association of Museums members
- Friends of the Schingoethe Center members
- ICOM members
- Illinois Association of Museums members
- Association of Midwest Museums members (AMM)
- Illinois Art Education Association members (IAEA)
Annual Membership
Become a member of the Schingoethe Center and support an organization that helps others gain the same passion you have for the understanding and preservation of the Native American cultural heritage! Your membership also entitles you to a 15% discount in the Museum Store and free admission to the Museum.
| Student Membership | $ 15.00 |
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Individual Membership
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$ 25.00 |
| Family Membership | $ 45.00 |
| Patron Membership | $ 100.00 |
| Benefactor Membership | $ 500.00 |
