David L. Pierce Art & History Center
20 E. Downer Pl. , Aurora, IL 60506
History Museums
Admire rotating innovative art exhibits in addition to historical photographs, books, maps, and other memorabilia related to the rich history of Aurora.
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
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Cats at The Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theater • Apr 30 – Jun 15
See for yourself how Paramount Theatre gives Cats another life! Totally reinvented the Paramount way for a new era of feline fans!
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Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre
Paramount Theater • Mar 28 – Jun 29
The Tony® Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet unfolds on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley united at Sun…
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Aurora Farmers Market at Water Street Square
Water Street Square • Jun 07 – Oct 04 @ 8AM
Celebrate summer 2025 at Illinois’ longest-running farmers market! Enjoy fresh local produce, baked goods, food trucks, artisan goods, coffee, and Aurora’s famous Dick’s Mini Donuts every…
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Aurora
Explore interactive exhibits, vintage fire engines, and hands-on activities for all ages at a restored 1894 fire station. Kids can play and learn about fire safety…
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Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Aurora
An historic treasure with more than 2,500 artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, medals, flags and items dating from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.
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