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Elmhurst History Museum

120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Explore this award-winning museum in Elmhurst's historic Glos mansion featuring changing interpretive exhibits on regional history as well as national touring exhibits. Programs for children, families and adults throughout the year.

This prize-winning museum features changing interpretive exhibits on Elmhurst history as well as national touring exhibits. Programs for children, families and adults throughout the year. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located in a historically significant structure known as the Glos Mansion, which is the former home of Elmhurst's first village president, Henry L. Glos, and his wife, Lucy.

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  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Wed: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Thu: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Fri: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sat: 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sun: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

General Admission: Free

Elmhurst History Museum welcomes group visits by appointment* for all ages including schools, scouts, camps, and adults. Guided group tours cost $4 per adult and $2 per child 17 and under. To arrange a group tour, please contact the Museum Educator at (630) 833-1457.

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