Where Past Meets Present

Lincoln Tallman House

Schedule & Pricing

RCHS Museum
Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Lincoln-Tallman Museum
Mansion Tours
GM in Janesville, Parker Pen, and Pickard China Exhibits:

  • Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM*

  • * Hours may change due to private events
Guided Mansion Tour Times:

  • Wednesday - Sunday
    11 a.m./12 p.m./1 p.m./2 p.m. *

  • * Hours may change due to private events

Questions and appointments
ToursPricing
Lincoln-Tallman Museum
    Mansion Tour
Adults: $15
Seniors (65+) & College Students: $14
Children (age 6-17): $11
Kids (age 5 & under): FREE
RCHS Members: FREE
RCHS Museum VisitAdults: $15
Seniors (65+) & College Students: $14
Children (age 6-17): $11
Kids (age 5 & under): FREE
RCHS Members: FREE
Mansion Tour & Museum Visit
    Combined Ticket Discount
Adults: $25
Seniors (65+) & College Students: $23
Children (age 6-17): $16
Kids (age 5 & under): FREE
RCHS Members: FREE
Family Visit to House or Museum Visit4 tickets, limit 2 adults: $35
For RCHS Members and Sponsors

Behind The Scenes Tour

Don’t miss the Behind-the-Scenes tours at the Rock County Historical Society. Stroll the beautiful campus as you visit three historic buildings, viewing new collections in a relaxed atmosphere while sipping wine, beer or water. Behind-the-Scenes tours are for RCHS members, their guests, and our Annual Business Sponsors only.

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Our Most-Popular Tour

Traditional Tour

Discover the beauty, ambiance and history of the Lincoln-Tallman House during its heyday as the home of the William Morrison Tallman family. Led by a docent, you’ll be transported back in time as you walk the halls, enter the rooms and hear the stories of a 19th-Century Rock County family and their daily life. Learn details about their most famous visitor, Abraham Lincoln, who visited in October 1859.

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Opens the day after Thanksgiving 2023!

Holiday Tree Show

Brighten your Holiday Spirit with the sparkle of more than 100 one-of-a-kind Christmas trees. Don’t miss the Lincoln-Tallman House decked-out for the holidays! Inside the warmth of the beautifully decorated mansion, see the trees creatively decorated by local businesses and nonprofits.

Temporarily unavailable!

Help Wanted Tour

It’s time to descend the stairs and enter the world of servant life! The Rock County Historical Society presents Help Wanted, a new tour in which visitors learn about Victorian life through the eyes of the servants. You’ll roll up your sleeves, put on an apron and join in a variety of 19th century chores and activities. If you’re a fan of “Upstairs Downstairs” or “Downton Abbey”, this is definitely the tour for you! It’s also a great family or rental activity, as it is both interactive and entertaining for all ages.

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