Naperville Park District

Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower

What is a Carillon?
A carillon is a musical instrument composed of a minimum of 23 bells played from a keyboard using fists and feet.

About the Millennium Carillon
The purpose of the Carillon was to create a permanent, interactive commemorative gift to mark the arrival of the new millennium. Thanks to generous community donations and volunteer efforts, Phase I of the Carillon project was dedicated in June 2000. After undergoing some additional construction, the Millennium Carillon was officially opened to the public at a ceremony on July 29, 2007.

2008 Moser Tower & Carillon tour hours of operations:
The Carillon and Visitor Center will be open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, May 3 and going through Sunday, October 26. Friday tours will be added to the schedule beginning May 23 (the Friday of Memorial Day weekend), and run through August 29 (the Friday of Labor Day weekend). Friday tours also will be held from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All dates and hours are subject to change due to various factors, including potential weather-related closures.

Visitor Center
Hours of operation for the Visitor Center will be the same as the Moser Tower & Millennium Carillon hours. From within the Visitor Center (formerly known as Netzley House), directly adjacent to the tower on its west side, visitors will learn about the Carillon and area history, including the Riverwalk's creation and Centennial Beach through interactive exhibits. Patrons also will see the practice clavier and view a six-minute video highlighting "three gifts" to the community of Naperville.

Weekly Recitals

May:

Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 4:00 p.m.

June, July, August:

Wednesday Noon

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 4:00 p.m.

September, October:

Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 4:00 p.m.

All performances will be played by the City Carillonneur or local carillonneurs. We hope you enjoy the music!

Group Tours
To schedule Millennium Carillon tours for groups of 10 or more, please contact the Naperville Park District at 630-848-5000 or send an e-mail to info@napervilleparks.org.

Additional information
For additional Carillon information and upcoming summer concert dates, please visit www.naperville-carillon.org.

Touring the Carillon - An important message for visitors
WARNING: You will be climbing 253 stairs. Visitors are solely responsible for determining if they are physically fit for this strenuous activity. Visitors using the stairs do so at their own risk. Visitors may use the elevator and remain on the Gallery Level observation deck. Please notify your guide before the tour begins if you do not wish to climb the stairs.

Purchasing tickets: Carillon tour tickets are $3 per person. Children ages 4 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center, which is located adjacent to the Carillon. Tour ticket refunds will not be given.

Carillon Tour Reminders
-Do not throw, drop or release any item from the tower.
-No food or beverage.
-No smoking.
-No climbing on, leaning over or hanging from railings.
-Do not touch the bells, equipment or cabling.
-No running on stairs or observation decks. Walk at all times.
-Individuals unable to walk the stairs are encouraged to use the elevator and remain on the Gallery Level Observation Deck. Please notify your tour guide if you are unable to climb the stairs.
-Stay with your group at all times.
-Children under the age of 18 will not be permitted on a tour without adult supervision.
-No unathorized person is permitted in the tower when the bells are sounding/playing.
-Facility is under video surveillance at all times.

Please obey all posted signage. These rules are for your safety and the safety of others. Violators will be removed from the tower and subject to Naperville Park District Conduct Ordinance #641.

Please note: Carillon tours will be cancelled at the discretion of staff due to reasons including but not limited to: lightning, heavy rain, high winds, extreme cold and darkness.

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