DuPage County Historical Museum
(630) 510-4941-
Overview
Enjoy DuPage County's rich history from the 1830s to the present. The Museum exhibits feature hundreds of historic artifacts and photos along with many fun hands-on activities. You'll find something for toddlers to seniors, and everyone in between.
Enjoy a downtown Wheaton tour of historic buildings. Tour the museum's current exhibits and beautiful historic building. Street parking available.
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Amenities
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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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Facility Info
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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
Meet Me at the Fair: The Chicago World's Fairs in DuPage County
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until April 13, 2024
The Roarin’ Elgin: A Trip on the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until March 23, 2024
When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: Wheaton Community Center
- September 27, 2023
October Fest
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: Central Athletic Complex
- September 30, 2023
Train Saturday
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Dates vary between January 21, 2023 - December 30, 2023
Relics of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: Wheaton Community Center
- October 7, 2023
When Trolleys Rode the Prairie Path
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: Wheaton Park District Community Center
- October 11, 2023
DuPage Roots Book Signing
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- October 21, 2023
Tragedies and Accidents of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- October 26, 2023
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
- Presented By: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until June 8, 2024