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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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Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre

Paramount Theater •  Mar 04 – May 31

The Tony® Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet unfolds on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley united at Sun…

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Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre •  Apr 29 – Jun 14

Set on a tropical island during World War II, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Paramount Theatre follows U.S. military personnel through romance, drama, and…

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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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Explore interactive exhibits, vintage fire engines, and hands-on activities for all ages at a restored 1894 fire station. Kids can play and learn about fire safety…

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall

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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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