The Lucius Read House and Byron Museum of History are part of the Byron Museum District in Byron, Illinois (see Staff and Structure). Since its organization in the early 1990s, the Museum strives to preserve Byron’s rich local and area history, which includes the Rock River, railroads, Albert Spalding, the Underground Railroad, Civil War veterans, the Beekmanite religious group and much more.

Location

The Byron Museum of History and Lucius Read House are located in central Byron at the intersection of Illinois Routes 2 and 72. Our new entrance is located at 110 N. Union Street, across the street from Union Street Station and next door to the American Legion Hall. For more detailed directions, please look at How to Get Here.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday through Friday, 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 10am - 2pm
Please call for special tour times or for an appointment.

Byron Museum of History
110 N. Union Street
P.O. Box 186
Byron, Illinois 61010
Phone: 815.234.5031
Fax: 815.234.4447