Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
Chicago History Museum
The history, stories and people of Chicago
Start your journey by exploring an ever-changing lineup of fascinating exhibitions at Chicago History Museum. Then take a Chicago Neighborhood Tour from the Chicago Cultural Center. These tours celebrate the history and traditions of Chicago, and include highlights like the Obama family home in the historic Kenwood neighborhood.
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Wilmington Area Historical Society & Museum
Wilmington
The Wilmington Area Historical Society (WAHS) is dedicated to the preservation of the History of Wilmington Illinois, and educating others on that History.
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Dr. Charles Wright House
Altamont
Dr. Charles M. Wright House Museum is open for tours every Sunday, April through October, 2-4 p.m. Tours can be made by appointment in advance.
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Heritage Farm Museum
Byron
The Heritage Farm Museum is part of the Byron Forest Preserve District and includes a collection of 5 farm buildings that have been restored to demonstrate…
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The Museums at Lisle Station Park
Lisle
The Roots and Early Culture of Lisle Are Still Alive at the Museums!
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Westclox Museum
Peru
The museum is dedicated to the preservation and displaying of collections of products, documents, photos, antiques and history of the Westclox Company.
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Veterans Military Museum Depot
West Frankfort
This museum is housed in a restored C&I railroad depot filled with military memorabilia from the Civil War to Desert Storm.
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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Pontiac
The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum tells the story of the Mother Road from its early days as one of the nation’s most…
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The C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum
Clinton
The C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Calumet City Historical Society & Museum
Calumet City
Located in the Calumet City Cultural Center and features period clothing from the 1890s to the present, photographs on the history of Calumet City, a 1930s…
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Ronald Reagan Birthplace
Tampico
Visit the apartment where Ronald Reagan was born which has been restored and decorated using furnishings similar to those used by the Reagan's in the early…
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Sheldon Peck Homestead
Lombard
Recognized as the oldest house in Lombard, the Sheldon Peck house was constructed in what was once Babcock's Grove around 1839.
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Historic Golconda Tour
Golconda
Golconda is one of the oldest towns in Illinois and most of the town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, it…
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