Chicagoland, Illinois Museums
Aurora Art and History Museum
Discover the "City of Lights" by the Aurora Historical Society'
William Tanner House
Built in 1856
Ageless Classics
Air Classics Museum and Bannockburn's Ageless Classics deliver classic cars, aircraft memorabilia and a gift shop at downtown Aurora's newest transportation museum.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum displays vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia of the 1871
Walter Payton's Roundhouse Complex
Originally constructed in 1855-1865, the roundhouse was renovated and now houses The Walter Payton Museum, Illinois'
American Movie Palace Museum
Museum and archive containing an exclusive collection of photographs, books, blueprints and memorabillia of various types of theaters.
Elmhurst Art Museum
The museum'
Milano Model & Toy Museum
Relive your childhood at the Milano Model & Toy Museum. World famous plastic model kit collection: cars, planes, ships, figures, science fiction, rockets and space, dioramas and more!
Stacy's Tavern Historical Site
An 1846 stagecoach inn and tavern presents a glimpse of life 150
Jurica Nature Museum
Discover one of the largest bird collections in the Midwest, a 38-foot-long skeleton of a Borqual whale and many mammals, reptiles and fossils/
Lombard Historical Society Museum
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870
Sheldon Peck Homestead
This 1840s farmhouse features reproductions of Sheldon Peck's folk paintings, exhibits on the area'
Naper Settlement - A 19th Century Village
Chicagoland's only 19th Century Village with historic homes, shops, a chaple, fort and one-room schoolhouse in a 13
Ray A. Kroc Museum
Experience the story of the life and values of McDonald's Corporation founder, Ray A. Kroc. Here you will be able to "Talk to Ray"
Graue Mill and Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Villa Park Historical Museum
The Villa Park Historical Museum is located on the Illinois Prairie Path, site of the CA&
West Chicago City Museum
Housed in the historic Turner Town Hall, a National Register
William L. Gregg Museum
A Victorian, red-bricked house displays collections typical of the 1920s through 1940
DuPage County Historical Museum (Wheaton)
Housed in an 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque building, the DuPage County Historical Museum highlights 150
DuPage Heritage Gallery
Located in a three-story atrium, renovated in 2000
Billy Graham Center Museum
Billy Graham Center Museum is devoted to the history of Christian Evangelism and its influences on society. It features rare artifacts, art, and displays that climax with a powerful 3
Center for History
The Center for History is a museum and education center highlighting our nation's social heritage through captivating exhibits and programs. Find stories of the 1915
Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park consists of the Robert McCormick Mansion Museum, the First Division Military Museum, ten acres of gardens and parks, 27
Batavia Depot Museum
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln'
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include the Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin Road race memorabilia, the all new "Song of Hiawatha Pageant" exhibit, the "Elgin:
Elgin Public Museum
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869
Geneva History Center
The Geneva History Center gives history and highlights from Geneva's founding archives in 1831
Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden
The Fabyan Villa Museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright home and museum exhibits from the collection of George Fabyan. Wednesdays guided architecture tours every half hour May 15-Oct. 15
Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve
The Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve was created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930
Russell Military Museum
The museum has over 200 hundred military vehicles from WWII till present including Sherman Tank, Cobra, Huey Helicopter, Sky Crane, and F15
Frankfort Historical Society Museum
The Frankfort Historical Society Museum displays rooms of history with many cases showing Frankfort'
Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum
The Slovenian Women'
Will County Historical Society I & M Canal Museum
The Historical Society operates I & M Canal Museum, which is the original 1830s canal commissioner'
Isle A La Cache Museum
Isle A La Cache Museum is devoted to the 18