DuPage County Historical Museum
(630) 510-4941-
Overview
Enjoy DuPage County's rich history from the 1830s to the present. The Museum’s exhibits rotate every 9 months and feature hundreds of historic artifacts and photos along with many fun hands-on activities. You'll find subject matter for toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between.
Train Saturdays take place on the 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month. The HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers. The model featured a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact and fantasy.
Enjoy a Downtown Wheaton Architectural Walking Tour of historic buildings. Schedule a tour of the Museum. Street parking is available.
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- Miles From O'Hare Airport: 25
- Miles From Midway Airport: 35
- Miles From DuPage Airport: 10
- Miles To Metra Station: 1
- Closest Metra Station: 402 W. Front St, Wheaton
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- Map Code: G-6
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Area Parking Available:
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Hours of Operation
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday: 10:30A-4P; Saturday: 12-4P
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Work with Motorcoach/Group Tours:
- Description of Motorcoach/Group Tour Availability: Must be booked at least 7 days in advance. Tours with more than 15 people may be broken into smaller groups. Tour fees vary. Street parking available.
- Minimum # of People for Group Tour: 2
- Maximum # of People for Group Tour: 50
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Exhibits Space
- Exhibits 6
- Largest Room 2025
- Total Sq. Ft. 2025
- Reception Capacity 80
- Theatre Capacity 100
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Allow Outside Caterers
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Available for Private Events
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Meeting/Banquet/Exhibit Space Available?
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On-Site AV
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Provide Off-Site Catering
- Conference Seating Capacity 100
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Banquet Space
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Exhibit Space
- Total Exhibit Space Sq. Ft. 2025
- Banquet Capacity 80
- Number of Rooms 1
- Classroom Capacity 100
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Exhibits Space
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Events
Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- September 13, 2025 - May 30, 2026
Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- March 4, 2026 - March 30, 2026
Tense Times: The Cold War in DuPage County Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- June 14, 2025 - March 21, 2026
Woven Together: Coverlets and Community in DuPage County Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- July 12, 2025 - April 11, 2026
Architectural Walking Tour
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Dates vary between May 16, 2026 - June 6, 2026
Serving with Honor: DuPage County Veterans Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- June 13, 2026 - March 20, 2027
Defining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- July 15, 2026 - April 10, 2027
The Mother Road & Iconic DuPage Firsts Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- August 15, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Out of the Box: History from Head to Toe Exhibit
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- September 12, 2026 - May 29, 2027
Remembering Route 66 with Leslie Goddard
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- September 23, 2026