Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Contact Us Illinois Rock Roll Museum on Route 66 Learn About Illinois Rock Roll Museum on Route 66 The Illinois Rock Roll Museum on Route 66 is a public charity 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the history of musicians and bands with ties to Illinois while educating visitors about our rich music history. Our mission will meet our goals through its operation of a worldclass museum that collects preserves and exhibits artifacts of artists who have reached national and international recognition and by providing enlightening educational programs Our Vision for the Museum Illinois has a rich musical heritage that has influenced other musical artists across the globe. Musicians from Rockford to Chicago Champaign to downstate Illinois have played an integral part of the music scene for decades creating music that transcends many genres. The Shop We are expanding our network Connecting people and museums across North America with a North American Reciprocal Museum Here is what you will receiveFree member admission during regular museum hours to participating NARM institutions Member discounts at museum shops Discounts on concertlecture tickets Guests are not included unless they present a current membership card validated with the accepted NARM identification.