The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum operates the GAR Hall, 23 E. Downer Place, which is open to the public Saturdays from 12-4pm and the First Friday evening of each month from 6-9pm. In addition, temporary exhibits featuring the Aurora GAR Memorial Museum artifact collection are regularly opened in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, Wed- Sat from 12-4pm and the First Friday evening of each month from 6-9pm. Individual and group tours available by appointment.