Historical Societies Near Me in Lake Villa, il
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
Waukegan History Museum
1917 North Sheridan Road in Bowen Park, Waukegan, IL
About Us:
The Waukegan Historical Society's headquarters is the Waukegan History Museum located in beautiful Bowen Park. The Museum is the former home of John C.... 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
Deerfield Historic Village
517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL
The Village consists of five buildings dating from 1837 to 1905 that offer you a look at a typical prairie community.
Caspar Ott Log House, 1837
The one-room log... 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
Kohl Children's Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL
Mission:
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago provides engaging informal learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young... 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
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
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
Downton Abbey Exhibition - Chicago
Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY • THE FASHION • THE HOUSE
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and... Read More
The Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL
About Us:
The Wilmette Historical Museum is dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of Wilmette's past. By exploring, preserving, and sharing the history of Wilmette... 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
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL
Mission Statement:
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history, and... Read More
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 East Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL
Mission:
The mission of the Elmhurst Historical Museum is to engage people with history through collection, exhibition, and education. The museum fills an essential... 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
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL
The Elmhurst Historical Museum is an award-winning regional history museum founded in 1957 and operated by the City of Elmhurst. The mission of the Elmhurst Historical Museum... 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
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
