Description:

Built in the Swiss-inspired style of Victorian architecture, the 1865 Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is packed with well-preserved furnishings from the original owners, beautiful works of art and historical records. Visitors can get a look at life around the end of the 19th century, explore the cottage's architecture and learn about the original owners' antique items. Featuring strong exterior horizontal lines and intricate woodworking, the building can be accessed by a long reconstructed bridge starting at the site's gardens, giving visitors a fantastic view of the surrounding wooded grounds and Kent Creek. Located just west of the Rock River near the Ethnic Heritage Museum, the home is south of the River District, which contains museums including the Rockford Art Museum and the Discovery Center Museum.