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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The Second City Laughing for all the Wrong Reasons at Copley Theatre
Copley Theatre • May 28 – Jun 20
Celebrating its 67th anniversary in 2026, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is thrilled to return to Paramount’s Copley Theatre with their…
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Blues on the Fox Festival @ RiverEdge Park
RiverEdge Park • Jun 20
The coolest Blues Festival in the Midwest is back with an amazing line up, including headliner Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue!
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Cheap Trick at RiverEdge Park
RiverEdge Park • Jun 25
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are coming to town!
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Aurora
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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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