The Weld House Museum

The Weld House Museum

Promoting Nauvoo's 200 year history

Located in Nauvoo's business district. It is named for Dr. John F. Weld. Dr Weld was a physician who came in 1837 and lived in the house from 1842-1846. Each room of the museum represents a timeline period including Native Indian artifacts, Nauvoo's first settlers, a Mormon display and Nauvoo's newspapers. Upstairs features an Icarian Room, the Bolton/Bollin Room, a River Room, the Schneider/Hummel Room, and the Frances Clark and Merchant Room. Open Seasonally May-October or by appointment.

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Icarain Festival
Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
Nauvoo, IL
Our annual Icarian Heritage Festival will feature an organ concert by professional organist Paula at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church ...
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Icarain Festival
Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
Nauvoo, IL
Our annual Icarian Heritage Festival will feature an organ concert by professional organist Paula at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church ...
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