Historical Societies Near Me in Algonquin, il
Fox River Trolley Museum
365 South LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL
While a trolley ride is a new occurrence for many of the museum's young riders, the Fox River Line itself is not new, dating back to 1896. At the turn of the century this interurban line was... Read More
Bartlett History Museum
228 South Main Street, Bartlett, IL
Mission Statement:
The Bartlett History Museum collects, preserves and interprets Bartlett's rich heritage and shares it with the community through exhibitions, education... Read More
St. Charles History Museum
215 East Main Street, Saint Charles, IL
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed
The Museum is closed on all major... Read More
Artwork Childrens Museum
130 Washington Street, Ingleside, IL
Mission Statement
To promote the arts and recycling in an interactive environment with hands on activities and exhibits relating to all aspects of the arts. These include Fine Arts,... Read More
Fabyan Villa Museum
1925 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL
History :
The Fabyan Villa Museum was the home of George and Nelle Fabyan from 1905 - 1939. It was initially their summer home, while they lived in Chicago, but... Read More
West Chicago City Museum
132 Main Street, West Chicago, IL
Mission:
The West Chicago City Museum is a dynamic history and art center that inspires and involves the community through research, programs and exhibits.
Bloomingdale Park District Museum
108 South Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL
Built in 1849 as the First Baptist Church of Christ. Visitors today can view the original 1849 ceiling, knotty pine floor, and some of the original glass pane windows.Bloomingdale Academy took... Read More
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 West Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL
Mission: The past is never lost - as long as it is remembered. Towards that goal, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum collects and preserves significant materials related... Read More
First Division Museum At Cantigny
1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
Mission
Preserve, Present, Promote. Our mission is to preserve, interpret and present to the public the continuing history of the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the... Read More
Dupage County Historical Museum
102 East Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL
The DuPage County Historical Museum is housed in what was formerly known as the Adams Memorial Library. The building was erected in 1891 by John Quincy Adams as a gift to the community of... Read More
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Mission:
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is a nonprofit, tax exempt educational institution whose purpose is to preserve Aurora's old Central Fire Station for use as a... Read More
Aurora GAR Memorial Hall and Museum
23 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
Victorian Cottage Museum
23 West Maple Street, Lombard, IL
Victorian Cottage
The Victorian Cottage Museum (formerly known as the Lombard Historical Museum) is an 1882 historic house museum that provides information and... Read More
DuPage Children's Museum
301 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL
Mission
The mission of the DuPage Children's Museum is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children through:
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Naper Settlement
523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL
Experience History at Naper Settlement:
Naper Settlement is a family-friendly outdoor history museum featuring 12 acres of learning and interactive opportunities for all... Read More
Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL
About Us
The Des Plaines Historical Society operates the Museum in its efforts to preserve the American History of the Des Plaines, Illinois area. Through... Read More
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL
Mission:
Our mission is to provide the people of Elmhurst and surrounding communities with a center for visual arts - known for its welcoming atmosphere -... Read More
Lizzadro Museum Of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL
The Lizzadro Museum displays gemstone treasures, antiques to modern with a blending of earth science exhibits. The building itself is designed to resemble a jewel box in a park... Read More
