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Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110-112 W. Fremont St., Arlington HeightsThe five-building complex and their contents tell the story of Arlington Heights over the last 150 years. The Muller Victorian and 1908 Banta...
Events (1) Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
A great place for families where you can touch snakeskin, caribou fur, birch bark, turquoise and buffalo skin or sit inside a small wigwam. At Kids...
Events (1) Highland Park Historical Society
326 Central Ave., Highland ParkHistorical center with research center, Victorian Italianate House built by Highland Park Building Company, American Gazebo Bandstand and plank log...
Events (1) Deerfield Historic Village
517 Deerfield Road , DeerfieldFamily friendly historic village featuring five buildings of historic interest including the Caspar Ott log house, the oldest building in Lake County....
Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson St., Des PlainesKids can see the newest exhibits on display in the Visitor Center and play in the Children's Room which is filled with games and classic toys. One...
Elk Grove Historical Museum
399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove VillageThe Elk Grove Historical Museum provides an educational opportunity for all ages interested in rural life in the nineteenth century and the history...
Grosse Point Lighthouse
This light used to tell sailors that they had reached Chicago. Grounds are open but the lighthouse is closed until June. It is not stroller-friendly...
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
9603 Woods Drive, SkokieExplore engaging games, multimedia, and interactive exhibits in Make a Difference. The Miller Family Youth Exhibition is where children ages 8 and...
Comments (2) Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road, WilmetteThe museum is located in the former Gross Point Village Hall, built in 1896. Stop in to explore more than six exhibit areas covering...
Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
A 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three open cars and an antique caboose through farmland 30 feet over Yellow Creek. The museum across the street...
