Infrastructure: Creating 19th Century Clothing Then and Now Exhibit

Name: Infrastructure: Creating 19th Century Clothing Then and Now Exhibit
Start: 2023-05-17
End: 2023-11-03
Location: Naper Settlement -- Outdoor History Museum

523 S Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 420-6010

Presented By: Naper Settlement -- Outdoor History Museum
Dates: May 17, 2023 - November 3, 2023
Location: Naper Settlement -- Outdoor History Museum
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: Included in general museum admission

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Overview

May 17, 2023 - November 3, 2023

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Naper Settlement presents the beauty and perils of 19th-century clothing in the exhibit, “Infrastructure: Creating 19th Century Clothing Then and Now.” Now on view through November 3, 2023, "Infrastructure” features dozens of garments and accessories from the Naperville Heritage Society and Winnetka Historical Society’s collections. Visitors explore how 19th-century clothing was created and worn in the past, as well as the complexities of today’s recreations for the stage through a partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.

May-September admission hours:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Monday: Closed
Sunday: 1 - 4 PM

October-April admission hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Monday, & Saturday: Closed

Museum Closure Days:
The museum will be closed for special event buyouts on May 6, June 24 & 25, July 8, August 4-6, and September 9. The "Infrastructure" exhibit will not be open to view on these days.
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