Historical Societies Near Me in Crystal Lake, il

Elgin Historical Society and Museum

360 Park Street, Elgin, IL

The Elgin Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization chartered in 1961. The purpose of the Society is to increase and enrich the knowledge of the history of Elgin and to provide... Read More

Illinois Railway Museum

7000 Olson Road, Union, IL

The mission of the Illinois Railway Museum is to demonstrate the vital role railroads have played in the growth of the Chicago area as well as the United States through the preservation and... 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Lake Bluff History Museum

127 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL

MISSION

Keeping Lake Bluff History alive by researching and preserving historical information, creating interest in and sharing knowledge of local history, inspiring... Read More