Saint Charles, Illinois
Historic House
Addison, Illinois
History, Historic House
Naperville, Illinois
Anthropology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized
Bartlett, Illinois
Art, History, Historical Society
Batavia, Illinois
Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Local history exhibits housed in an 1854 C. B. & Q. Railroad Depot. Permanent exhibits include railroad history, manufacture of windmills and a brief stay by Mary Todd Lincoln at Bellevue Place.
Batavia, Illinois
History, Historical Society
Bensenville, Illinois
History, Historical Society
Wheaton, Illinois
History
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Historical Society, Library
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Art
The Bloomingdale Park District Museum is Bloomingdale's oldest building and home to five to seven exhibits and 1,000+ visitors per year.
Wood Dale, Illinois
Nature Centers
Wheaton, Illinois
Arboretum, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized
Located in Wheaton, Ill., this sprawling, 500-acre park is where families wander through nature, get lost in history, play golf at an award-winning course, attend a big band concert, tag monarch butterflies, make a snow globe, take classes, introduce children to the age-old custom of afternoon tea, attend a wide variety of special programs and events --in short, spend quality time together.
Carol Stream, Illinois
History, Historical Society
Wheaton, Illinois
Library
Oak Brook, Illinois
Culture, History
Founded in 1974, this Czech and Slovak Museum is home to a variety of beautiful artifacts that focus on the culture, heritage and history of what is now the Czech and Slovak Republics. The library and archives offers a wealth of historical books and has become a valuable resource for information on genealogy, customs, art, traditions and history.
Downers Grove, Illinois
History, Historical Society, Library
Downers Grove, Illinois
History
Naperville, Illinois
Children's
Wheaton, Illinois
Art, History
Wheaton, Illinois
History, Historic House, Historical Society
The DuPage County Historical Society was founded in 1929 by a group of DuPage County residents with a common interest in the history of the County. Their goal was to preserve and disseminate the County’s history.
Saint Charles, Illinois
History
Elgin, Illinois
History, Historic House, Specialized
The Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum houses the Elgin Fire Department's most prized artifacts.
Among the museum's collection are photos, helmets, various badge types, uniforms, a hand-drawn hose cart, an 1869 horse-drawn Silsby Steamer, several motorized vehicles and much much more.
Elgin, Illinois
Library
Organized in 1972 to bring together persons who are researching family history. We seek to preserve and make available material concerning past and present families.
Elgin, Illinois
Art, History, Historic House
Old Main is alive with two floors of exhibits reflecting Elgin's rich past.
Elgin, Illinois
Anthropology, Natural History
New exhibits are added at least once yearly with many special programs held throughout the year.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elmhurst, Illinois
Art
The Elmhurst Art Museum is the cultural center of DuPage County, Illinois. Specializing in late 20th Century American Art. Its award winning building was designed around one of only three Mies van der Rohe homes built in the United States.
Elmhurst, Illinois
History
Geneva, Illinois
Arboretum, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Nature Centers, Park
When visiting the Villa Museum, you discover the Fabyans' uniquely fascinating legacy.
Wheaton, Illinois
History, Library, Military, Specialized
The First Division Museum presents the history of the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, "The Big Red One," within the broader context of modern American military history using contemporary, interactive exhibits. The main exhibit hall covers the division's history beginning in World War I up through its fight in the Gulf War.
LaGrange, Illinois
History, Historical Society
South Elgin, Illinois
History
Oak Brook, Illinois
History
Aurora, Illinois
Children's, History, Military
Geneva, Illinois
History
Founded in 1943 and built first museum and archives in 1964. Moved to new facility in downtown Geneva in 2004. Funded completely through the generosity of local citizens and organizations without any tax monies.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Historical Society, Nature Centers
Carol Stream, Illinois
History
Streamwood, Illinois
Culture, History
Wheaton, Illinois
History, Historic House
Elmhurst, Illinois
Specialized
The Museum houses a large collection of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings from around the world, exhibits include animal dioramas, gemstones, mineral specimens, earth science phenomena, and lapidary materials.
Lombard, Illinois
History, Historical Society, Library
Lombard, Illinois
History
Lisle, Illinois
Arboretum
Lisle, Illinois
Culture, History, Historic House
The Museums at Lisle Station Park provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the heritage and culture of 19th century Northern Illinois. Settled in 1832, the life of this agricultural community soon revolved around the railroad depot and the area became known as Lisle Station.
Naperville, Illinois
Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park
Naper Settlement is Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located in the heart of suburban Naperville, just 28 miles west of Chicago. Explore historic homes and businesses throughout the 12-acre site where you’ll understand the past and how it connects to the present. Discover Naperville’s history through engaging and unique experiences.
Saint Charles, Illinois
History
Saint Charles, Illinois
Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park
For over three decades, members of Preservation Partners have been vital supporters of our fundamental mission: ensuring that our vintage buildings, our heirloom neighborhoods, our streetscapes with splendid architectural diversity are recognized for their economic and historic significance.
North Aurora, Illinois
General, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science
Red Oak Nature Center can be found in the midst of 40 wooded acres on the east bank of the Fox River. You’ll learn about nature’s secrets as you visit the center and explore the woods. Hike along the trails and enjoy the seasonal, ever-changing beauty of the grounds
Wheaton, Illinois
Historic House
Roselle, Illinois
History
Saint Charles, Illinois
History, Historical Society
Schaumburg, Illinois
Culture, History, Natural History
Schaumburg, Illinois
Art, Church
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
History
Streamwood, Illinois
Park
Elmhurst, Illinois
Historical Society
Villa Park, Illinois
History, Park
Schaumburg, Illinois
History
Warrenville, Illinois
History
Warrenville, Illinois
Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military, Specialized
The purpose of the Warrenville Historical Society is to bring together those interested in Warrenville's history, and to collect, preserve and display objects and documents that illustrate that history. The Historical Society is a self-supporting not-for-profit organization.The Warrenville Historical Society was organized in 1980 and the Society opened the Warrenville Historical Museum in 1984.
West Chicago, Illinois
Art, Culture, General, History, Library
The West Chicago City Museum is a dynamic history and art center that inspires and involves the community through research, programs and exhibits.
West Chicago, Illinois
Library
Westmont, Illinois
Historical Society
Westmont, Illinois
History
Winfield, Illinois
History
Wood Dale, Illinois
History, Historical Society