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Wheels O' Time Museum

11923 N Knoxville Ave., P O Box 9636, Peoria, IL 61612
309-243-9020
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Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Peoria
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums, Museums
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Illinois City, Illinois
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is a very nice working and hands on museum for kids and adults alike. We spent 1/2 a day going thru all the different things on display. Well worth a visit! More

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Chillicothe, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great place for car & train buffs. Working displays for the kids. Incredible collection of clocks, musical instruments (which can be demonstrated), farm implements, bicycles, fire fighting equipment... you name it, they have it! Best $20 our family ever spent! More

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Peoria, Illinois
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Do not pass up this museum! It is chock full of Americana. The history buffs will enjoy looking at the varies pieces of history and reading the accompanying information. While the kids will enjoy pushing buttons and levers to see the machines in action. Everything is displayed so uniquely, you are never bored! Our kids at all ages have enjoyed... More

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Peoria, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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Great hidden gem in Peoria, a must see.......................................... More

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Peoria, IL
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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We did this on a tour which made it very good. I think if I were just walking through on my own, it would not be as good. There is SOOO much to see, I wouldn't know much about it. THe tour guides (I believe they are volunteers) really love it, and make it a great experience! More

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Dallas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

it's a short drive from downtown, and took me a little over an hour to look at the exhibits. if your travels take you to Peoria, this museum is worth the effort! More

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Wisconsin
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011
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I had read a couple of online articles about this place so I had my doubts. It looked like a warehouse with a couple of trains parked outside. When I walked in I was surprised at all of the neat things. The car displays were great. They had some of the best shaped older cars I have ever seen. They... More

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Peoria, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011
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I didn't have high expectations when we stopped here, but it was raining and we had family in town so we decided to pull over. It was a great surprise - the proprietors knew their stuff, they had a lot of interesting exhibits, and my only regret was that the little ones started losing interest because I could have stayed... More

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Washington, Illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2008
4
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The Wheels O' Time Museum is relatively inexpensive and you will see many different types of things donated by Peoria's finest. There are antique autos and tractors, toys and animated displays. They are closed during the winter months. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2007
6
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Wheels O' Time Museum is a combination Transportation and History Museum. It contains automobiles ranging from old Packards to 70's muscle cars; a train, fire trucks, bicycles, Catepiller tractors (which is headquartered in Peoria) etc. There are display exhibits such as an old time gas station garage, grandma's kitchen, and blacksmith shop. All the displays and exhibits are nicely documented... More

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