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1850 William Beith House Museum
8 Indiana St., St. CharlesRestored Greek Revival home illustrates mid-19th century decorative arts and techniques. Visitors become actively involved as detectives, discovering...
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., ElginBuilt in 1907, the museum offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes.
Graue Mill and Museum
Step back in time and explore four floors of amazing exhibits and learn about pioneer life on the Illinois prairie and the Underground Railroad. ...
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
217 Home Ave. , Oak ParkFocused on Oak Park and River Forest History, some exhibits may interest kids. The Children's Room is furnished with "hands-on" toys and gizmos...
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Located in Aurora's 1894 Central Fire Station, the museum features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families,...
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Museum
See Hemingway's childhood home in Oak Park and see some of his first writings, original letters, photographs and family artifacts at the museum. To...
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Design Detectives Family Tour: Bring your family of sleuths together and explore Wright's home to uncover the secrets of his designs. Join Preservation...
Holland Museum
31 West 10th Street, Holland, Mich.An AAM-accredited history and art museum with permanent exhibits on the settlement and culture of Holland, Michigan, and galleries that house the museum's...
Aurora Historical Society
20 E. Downer Place, AuroraThe historical society's exhibit "Entertaining Aurora," reflects on a variety of ways, past and present, that Aurorans have amused themselves, from...
Glen Ellyn Historial Society
800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn171 Lowell Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (house)
