Discover the importance of the iconic sock monkey to Rockford’s Industrial past. Learn how a simple sock led to the growth of a city and the creation of a universally recognized symbol.
Visitors will sew their own sock monkey with guided instruction, and tour the exhibit “The Missing Link: Sock, Monkeys and Rockford’s Industrial Past.”
Rate
- $12 Adult
- $8 Child (5-12)
- $35 Sock Monkey Kit (includes admission for one visitor)
- $25 Sock Monkey kit for Members
- Children Age 0-4 are FREE
- Member admission is FREE
About
Discover the importance of the iconic sock monkey to Rockford’s Industrial past. Learn how a simple sock led to the growth of a city and the creation of a universally recognized symbol.
Visitors will sew their own sock monkey with guided instruction, and tour the exhibit “The Missing Link: Sock, Monkeys and Rockford’s Industrial Past.”
Other Sock Monkey activities include:
- Pin the Tail on the Monkey
- A Sock Monkey Hospital where you can bring your monkey for repairs
- Sock Monkey puppet station
- Sock Monkey mask making
- Face painting
- Selfie station
- Popcorn
- Sock Monkey story time
- Library cards at the mobile library
- Carnival Games, including ladder toss, Plinko, coloring, can knockdown, bowling, balloon darts, and a “dunk tank”.
Sock Monkey kits are available in traditional brown, pink, red, blue, green, and yellow. Kit colors are available on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door when you arrive.
