P. Seth Magosky Museum
of Victorian Life & Joliet History

The P. Seth Magosky Museum of Victorian Life & Joliet History is dedicated to showcasing the victorian period as well as preserving Joliet history.

Housed in the Hiram B. Scutt mansion built circa 1882, the museum conducts tours and is available for private events.

Period dress is found throughout the museum

The third floor ballroom

Patrick Seth Magosky was an Architectural Historian who specialized in Joliet architecture and history. He lived in the Hiram B. Scutt Mansion until his untimely death in 2007. His vast antique collection was used to furnish the mansion. Learn more about Seth in our Hall of Fame.

A diverse array of antiques and Joliet artifacts are part of the collection

The third floor pipe organ

MUSEUM TOURS
AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE
FOR PRIVATE
FUNCTIONS:
- Weddings
- Corporate
  Meetings
- Private Parties
- Church Groups
- Movie Location

BUS TOURS
WELCOME

DONATIONS
TO THE
MUSEUM ARE
NOW BEING
ACCEPTED
Please call
815.723.3052
if you would like
to know how you
can help support
the museum.

VOLUNTEERS
are also welcome!