Elmhurst History Museum

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120 E Park Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
+1 (630) 833-1457
http://www.elmhursthistory.org
The Elmhurst History Museum is an award-winning regional history museum founded in 1957 and operated by the City of Elmhurst. The museum engages people with history through its collection, ongoing and changing exhibits, and diverse educational experiences. The Elmhurst History Museum is located in a historically significant landmark known as the Glos Mansion, the former home of Elmhurst's first village president, Henry Glos, and his wife, Lucy. The Elmhurst History Museum also operates the Churchville Schoolhouse, a restored National Register of Historic Places property located on Church Road in Bensenville. The Churchville Schoolhouse provides schoolchildren and groups with an authentic living history experience led by an old-fashioned school marm from the early 1900s (by appointment only).

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4.08 reviews
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John M.
11/20/2023

Ah memories! This is a fantastic exhibit located in the Elmhurst Museum of History. You will discover the evolution of the retail industry and brick and mortar stores going back to the 1800s...

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Annette M.
11/19/2023

We heard about the Lost Chicagoland Department Stores exhibit here and since we were in the area we stopped. The exhibit was beautifully curated and we enjoyed the trip down memory lane. There...

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Josh R.
7/19/2023

A thoughtful, informative, local museum! The bicycle exhibit (2023) was rooted in local history and absolutely fascinating. Definitely worth the visit!

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Annette B.
11/30/2018

I adore classic cinema, so I was naturally delighted to see that they were displaying some of Richard Goodson's collection. The photos are the focal point here--you won't find any items from the...

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M W.
10/13/2023

Interesting there is a lot to see. Will make a return visit. Lady working desk very nice

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