Marie Louise Olmstead Memorial Museum Somonauk, Illinois

Mailing Address

4517 E. 23rd Rd
Leland, IL 60552

Street Address

105 S. Depot
Somonauk, IL 60531

Phone: 815-498-3154
Fax: 815-498-3154
Email:

Museum Hours

2-4 p.m. Sundays except some holiday weekends.

Admissions

Free

Description

Described as "a hidden gem" of local cultural, natural and prehistoric history for lower DeKalb and upper LaSalle Counties.

History

Mr. Olmstead gave the museum to Somonauk about 1950; his original collection started about 1920.

Artifacts Collections

Historic costume, prehistoric and Amerindian tools, Victorian handicrafts, shells, coins, preserved animals, antique furniture, lighting, agricultural artifacts

Research Collections

photos, letters, ledgers, books, genealogies.

Publications

only news releases to local papers

Programs

Tours for school classes or for organizations are available at no cost.

Staff

Marilyn Rasmusen, Friend o the Museum
Phone: 815-498-3154
Email:


Museum Type

Archaeology
History
Natural History
Zoo

Governance

not for profit corporation Board of Directors



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