Naper Settlement Naper Heritage Society 523 S Webster St Naperville, IL 60540-6517 DuPage, Region: 5 Apr-Oct: Tu-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm; Nov-Mar: Tu-F 10-4pm. Outdoor museum village located in downtown Naperville. The 13-acre site is dotted with 30 structures that range from loghouse beginnings to a Victorian mansion. There are two galleries that focus on Naperville history. Peggy Frank, Ex Director 630/420-6010 630/305-4044 towncrier@naperville.il.us http://www.napersettlement.org National Great Rivers Museum US Army Corp of Engineers #2 Lock & Dam Way, PO Box 337 Alton, IL 62002-0337 Madison, Region: 3 Free M-Su 9am-5pm Situated on the bank of the Mississippi Tiver at the foot of Melvin Price Lock & Dam, this museum will help you "get connected" to the river. Interactive exhibits tell the story of the river and how we relate to it today. Natural History Carol Ryan, Director 618/462-6979 618/462-7650 carol.j.ryan@mvs02.usace.army.mil National Museum of Surveying 140 Old Bridgewater Rd Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 Soon to be located in Springfield, IL Sangamon, Region: 3 David Lee Ingram, Chair 5440/828-2778 540/828-2683 ingram@cfw.com www.surveyhistory.org Nauvoo Historical Society Museum PO Box 69 Nauvoo, IL 62354-0069 Hancock, Region: 3 May 1-Oct 15: 1-5pm 1-4 PM Museum artifacts, Native American, pioneer, Mormon, Icarian, & German periods 217/453-6590 historian@nauvoohistoricalsociey.org www.nauvoohistoricalsociety.org Nauvoo Restoration, Inc. IL Nauvoo Mission/Church of the Latter Day Saints Box 215 Nauvoo, IL 62354 Hancock, Region: 3 350 N Main St Daily 9-6pm. Free. Living history museum featuring the pioneer settlement of Nauvoo from the 1840s. Guests may enjoy oxen rides, music and dance performances, carriages, candle making, weaving, gardens, bakery, all offering a glimpse into pioneer life on the frontier. Jack Renouf 217/453-2237 x15 jrenouf@aol.com Neponset Township Historical Society PO Box 262 Neponset, IL 61345 Bureau, Region: 4 Verna Cinnamon 309/594-2197 mainst5@mchsi.com www.rootsweb.com/~ilnhs New Boston Historical Society Box 82 New Boston, IL 61272 Mercer, Region: 4 202 Main St Su 1-4pm. Local history and genealogy. 309/587-8640 309/587-8292 jamalm@mcics.com Newport Twp Historical Society PO Box 98 Wadsworth, IL 60083 Lake, Region: 5 Wadsworth Rd Monthly meetings. Joyce Shelley, President 847/623-1995 847/623-1996 mrbneal@comcast.net Niles Historical Society/Museum 8970 Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL 60714 Cook, Region: 5 W, F 10-3pm. Tours on request. Suggested Donation $1 Adults, $.50 Children. 1920s living quarters, collections from the 1880s including farm implements. Tours for school and community groups. Marge Berles, President 847/390-0160 847/390-0160 nileshistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com NIU Anthropology Museum Northern Illinois University Stevens Bldg DeKalb, IL 60115 Anthropology Dept. Dekalb, Region: 4 Donations welcome M-F 9-5pm Small museum with exhibits on Native American clothing, textiles, Neanderthal, primates. The collections contain osteological, archaeological, and ethnographic artifacts whose strengths include SE Asia, American Pacific, and Africa. Ann Wright-Parsons, Director 815/753-0230 815/753-7027 awparsons@niu.edu http://www.niu.edu/anthro_museum NIU Art Museum Northern Illinois University Altgeld Hall, 116 DeKalb, IL 60115 DeKalb, Region: 4 Corner of College and Castle Drives, 1st Fl Sep-May: Tu-F 10-5pm, Sa 12-4pm. Balancing the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual art as an eye-opening way to explore culture. Rotating temporary exhibits. Contemporary prints are the focus of the permanent collection. Burmese Art Collection. Membership program with bus excursions. Jo Burke, Director 815/753-1936 815/753-7897 jburke2@niu.edu http://www.vpa.niu.edu/museum Northbrook Historical Society PO Box 2021 Northbrook, IL 60065-2021 1776 Walters Ave Cook, Region: 5 1776 Walters Ave Th 10-2pm, Su 2-4pm, except on holidays. Donations welcome. Local history and genealogy; 1890s home; large photography collection of Shermerville - Northbrook; rotating exhibits. Judy Hughes 847/498-3404 Northbrookhistory@comcast.net www.northbrookhistory.org Northern IL Tourism Development Office 200 S State St Belvidere, IL 61008 Boone, Region: 4 M-F 8:30-5pm. Tourism of northern Illinois. Bonnie Heimbach, Ex Director 815/547-3740 815/547-3749 nitdo@visitnorthernillinois.com http://www.visitnorthernillinois.com Norwood Park Historical Society 5624 N Newark Ave Chicago, IL 60631-3137 Cook, Region: 5 Sa 12-4pm, & by appt Local history (Norwood Park & Chicago's far northwest side), exhibits, local history research collection Historic House Susan J. Kroll 773/631-4633 O' Fallon Historical Society PO Box 344 O'Fallon, IL 62269-0344 St. Clair, Region: 1 101 W State St W, F, Sa 1-4pm and by appt. Free. Museum and archives focusing on O'Fallon area history and genealogy. Tour groups welcome with advance notice. Located in historic First National Bank building. Special exhibits on native sons, actor William Holden and illustrator Bernie Fuchs. Brian Keller, President 618/624-8409 ohs@ofallonhistory.org http://www.ofallonhistory.org Oak Brook Historical Society & Museum P. O. Box 3821 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3821 DuPage, Region 5 Collections topics include archaeology, early settlement and past and present day development of Village of Oak Brook. Archives, photographs and artifacts available as research resource for the above named topics. Kathy Maher, President 630/325-1314 komaher@sbcglobal.net www.oakbrookhs.org and www.obparks.org/obhs.html Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation 1011 Pacesetter Dr Rantoul, IL 61866 Champaign, Region: 2 M-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors 62 and up, Military retired or active, $4 K-12 Students, Under 4 free. Over 3,000 artifacts, 3,600 library volumes, and over 100,000 photos. Aircamp for 7-12 graders in June. Fly-ins and buses welcome. Hal Loebach, Interim Director 217/893-1613 217/892-5774 admin@aeromuseum.org http://www.aeromuseum.org Ogle County Historical Society PO Box 183 Oregon, IL 61061-0183 Ogle, Region: 4 111 N 6th St Th 9-12pm; May-Oct: Su 1-4pm. $2 Suggested Donation. Ruby Nash Museum & Carriage House is an authentic 19th century home of the well-known teacher. Furnishings, historical artifacts, and cultural exhibits from 1850 through WW II reflecting life in the County. Vada Wood, Editor 815/732-6876 Old House Society Po Box 581 Bloomington, IL 61702-0581 McLean, Region: 2 Mark Edwards 309/821-9787 director@oldhousesociety.org www.oldhousesociety.org Old State Capitol State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Sangamon, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Reconstructed historic site served as state capitol from 1837-1876; Lincoln served last term as representative and lay in state in Hall of Representatives upon his death May, 1865. Guided tours and special events. Justin Blandford, Site Manager 217/785-7960 217/557-0282 justin.blandford@illinois.gov http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/old_capitol.htm Oriental Institute Museum University of Chicago 1155 E 58th St Chicago, IL 60637 Cook, Region: 5 Tu, Th-Sa 10-6pm, W 10-8:30pm, Su 12-6pm. $5 Suggested Donation. The history, art, archaeology and culture of the ancient Near/Middle East, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and Turkey. Tours, lectures, and programs. Raymond Tindez 773/702-9520 773/702-9853 oi-museum@uchicago.edu http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/OI_Museum.html Orpheum Children's Science Museum 346 N Neil Champaign, IL 61820 Champaign, Region: 2 Tu 9-6pm, W-Su 1-6pm. $3 Adults, $2 Children over 2. Interactive, engaging science exhibits. Programs, summer camp, and school field trips. Nancy Quisenberry, Ex Director 217/352-5895 217/352-5895 orpheum@insightbb.com www.orpheum.science.museum Oswegoland Heritage Association PO Box 23 Oswego, IL 60543-0023 Kendall, Region: 4 72 Polk St at Jackson St Little White School Museum W-F, Su 12-4pm, Sa 9-12pm; Archives: Th 1-4pm, Sa 9-12pm. Donations welcome. Museum and archival collections include a wide variety of materials on local families, businesses, and government, including census records, vital records, cemetery records, and an extensive collection of maps and photographs. Roger Matile, Director 630/554-2999 630/554-0716 info@littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org www.littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org Ottawa Scouting Museum PO Box 2241 Ottawa, IL 61350 La Salle, Region: 4 History of scouting. Mollie Perrot, Director 815/431-9353 scouter07@hotmail.com Palatine Historical Society Palatine Park District PO Box 134 Palatine, IL 60078-0134 Cook, Region: 5 George Clayson House Museum: 224 E Palatine Rd Tu, Th 9-4pm, Su 1:30-4:30pm. Donations welcome. Local history and genealogy, historic preservation, library; fire house museum. Marilyn Pedersen, Director 847/991-6460 847/963-0605 claysonmus@aol.com Park Forest Historical Society 400 Lakewood Blvd Park Forest, IL 60466 1950s Park Forest House Museum 141 Forest Blvd Park Forest, IL 60466 Cook, Region: 5 Sa 1-3pm and by appt. Call first. Closed in January. $2 Adults, 12 & under free with adult. Post WWII suburban history, 1948-1953, original town home, period furniture and kitchen gadgets; library features area history 1946-present. Jane Nicoll, Curator 708/481-4252 parkforesthistory1@yahoo.com www.parkforesthistory.org Parkland Art Gallery 2400 W. Bradley Ave Champaign, IL 61821 Champaign, Region: 2 Lisa Costello 217/351-2485 lcostello@parkland.edu http://www.parkland.edu/Gallery Pecatonica Heritage Museum PO Box 243 Pecatonica, IL 61063 Winnebago, Region: 4 213 Main St By appt. Free. Donations welcome. Agriculture - mid-19th century to present; local and area history; post and beam elevator and farming structure over 100 years old. Joan Cunningham, Board Member 815/239-1558 815/239-9028 Pecatonica Historical Society PO Box 243 Pecatonica, IL 61063-0243 Winnebago, Region: 4 314 Main St Sa 9-12pm and by appt. Agriculture - mid-19th century to present; local & area history; post & beam elevator & farming structure over 100 years old. Mary Mohaupt 815/239-2180 815/239-9028 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Chicago Academy of Science 2430 N Cannon Dr Chicago, IL 60614 Cook, Region: 5 M-F 9-4:30pm, Sa-Su 10-5pm. The Nature Museum helps urban dwellers to connect to the natural world through scientific learning and environmental programs. 250,000 objects and specimens, butterflies, wetlands, ecosystems. Joseph Shader, CEO 773/755-5150 773/755-5144 jshader@nature.museum.org http://www.naturemuseum.org Peoria Historical Society 611 SW Washington Peoria, IL 61602-5104 Peoria, Region: 3 Flanagan House Museum: 942 NE Glen Oak. May-Dec: W-Su 1-4pm. Pettengill-Morron House: 1212 W Moss Ave. Su 2-4pm and by appt. $4 Adults, $2 Children under 12. 1837 Flanagan House Museum is the oldest standing residence in Peoria. The American Federalist style house has a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley with collections of antique glass, china, furniture, toys, and vintage clothing. 1868 Pettengill-Morron House was built by Moses Pettengill in the Second Empire style and has eleven rooms containing artifacts from several Peoria families. In 1900 a Colonial Revival Porch was added and a porte cochere, giving the home a Victorian appearance. Amy Kelly, Ex Director 309/674-1921 309/674-1882 akelly@mtco.com www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org Perry County Jail Museum Perry County Historical Society 108 W Jackson Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Perry, Region: 1 M 9-4pm, W 8:30-12pm. Community, industry, and school history; tours; research assistance. William E. Timpner, President 618/357-2225 lfeik@intrnet.net www.fnbpville.com/perrycounty.html Piatt County Museum 315 W Main St Monticello, IL 61856 Piatt, Region: 2 New museum under construction. Call for information. County artifacts including furniture, art, photos, musical instruments, dolls, agriculture equipment, clothing, household items, and much more. Jim Cripe, President 217/762-4731 http://www.piattmuseum.org Pilcher Park Nature Center 2501 Highland Park Dr Joliet, IL 60432 Will, Region: 5 Sep-Apr: 9-3pm; May-Aug: 9-4:30pm. Free. Collection of native fish and reptiles and a red-tailed hawk. K-12 educational programs to introduce to northeastern Illinois flora and fauna, naturalist-guided educational hikes and field trips. Debbie Greene 815/741-7277 dgreene@jolietpark.org http://www.jolietpark.org/facilities/pilcherpark.shtml Pioneer Heritage Museum The Country School Foundation Freight House Exchange 17 E Main St El Paso, IL 61738 Woodford, Region: 2 M-F 8-12pm and by appt. Donations welcome. Located in the historic train depot building, this facility offers collection of local history and heritage focusing on those who have paved the way for others. Dennis Schreck, Owner/Curator 309/657-8623 309/527-6860 exchange@elpaso.net http://www.countryschoolfoundation.org Pioneer Sholes School Restoration Society Kane County Forest Preserve PO Box 1275 St. Charles, IL 60174-7275 Kane, Region: 5 LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve Jun 15-Oct 15: Su 1-4pm; Jun 15-Aug: Th 1-4pm; Feb: Su 1-4pm. $1. Restored one-room school that also serves as a living museum for students and teachers to reenact schools in the late 1800s. Marge Rea, Ex Director 630/762-9746 sholes@pioneersholesschool.org http://www.pioneersholesschool.org Piper City Community Historical Society RR 1, Box 108 Piper City, IL 60959 Ford Region: 2 First Sa of month: 9:30am-11:30am History Margaret Boma Plainfield Historical Society & Museum 217 E Main St Plainfield, IL 60544 Will, Region: 5 Sa 1-4pm. Plainfield history, Indian artifacts, vintage clothing, school memorabilita, kitchen artifacts. Harriett Glasgow Pleasant Home Foundation 217 Home Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 Cook, Region: 5 Th-Su 1-4pm, tours on hour. Historic preservation, education. Mary Beth Blatner 708/383-2654 Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60622-4101 Cook, Region: 5 Daily 11am-4pm except Th Polish history & culture, Polish & Polish-American paintings, sculpture, drawings; cultural programs, exhibits & concerts. History Jan M. Lorys, Director 773/384-3352 773/384-3799 pma@prcua.org http://pma.prcua.org/ Polo Historical Society Museum 125 N Franklin St Polo, IL 61064-1506 Ogle, Region: 4 113 N Franklin St Polo Aplington House: by appt.; 1878 Henry School: Apr-Oct: W afternoons. M-Th 10-3pm and by appt. Donations welcome. History of Galena Trail and Northwest Territory; Native American artifacts; 1833 survey tools; history of Lime kiln on National Register; newpapers museum; agricultural display. 1853 Aplington House visited by Lincoln features Civil War history; Underground Railroad; military history. 1878 Henry School features Black Hawk War, Trail Tales and Hemp Mill displays. Tours. Betty Obendorf, Curator 815/946-4142 bettyo@essex1.com www.polohistoricalsociety.org Pope County Historical Society Museum PO Box 837 Golconda, IL 62938-0837 Pope, Region: 1 Main & Columbus Ave Apr-Nov: Sa 9-11am, Su 1-3pm. Local history, books, documents, photos, furniture, and other items relating to the county. Mildred McCormick, Corresponding Secretary 618/683-9702 cbcossey@shawneelink.net http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpope/pchs.htm Prairie Aviation Museum PO Box 856 Bloomington, IL 61702-0856 McLean, Region: 2 2929 E Empire St Challenger Learning Center Apr-Nov: Tu 5-8pm, W-Sa 11-4pm, Su 12-4pm. Flight memorabilia and personal aviator collections; hands-on flight simulator, mini-theater plus outdoor and hangared displays of historically significant aircraft. Norm Wingler, President 309/663-7632 309/663-8411 pamdc3@gte.net http://www.prairieaviationmuseum.org Prairie Grass Nature Museum Round Lake Area Park District 814 Hart Road Round Lake, IL 60073 Lake, Region: 5 860 Hart Road M 4:30pm-7pm; Tu, W 9:30-2pm; Th 9:30-2pm; 4:30pm-7pm; Sa 9:30-12pm. Collection includes artifacts from different habitats, interactive exhibits, live animals, mounted animals, various crafts and hands-on activities. Nature classes for all ages, school programs, nature camps, special events, scout programs and interpretive trail. Frank Palmisano, Jr., Museum Supervisor 847/740-9823 847/546-2810 nature@rlapd.org www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org/naturecenter.htm Preservation Partners of Fox Valley PO Box 903 St. Charles, IL 60174 Kane, Region: 5 M-F 9-4pm. Operates three historic historic house museums: William Beith House, Durant House and the Fabyan Villa and Japanese Garden. Elizabeth Safanda 630/377-6124 630/377-6424 info@ppfv.org www.ppfv.org Primrose Farm Museum St. Charles Park District 37W755 Bolcum Rd St. Charles, IL 60175 Kane, Region: 5 Kirk Bunke 630/587-3373 630/587-6643 kbunke@st-charlesparks.org www.st-charlesparks.org Pritzker Military Library 610 N. Fairbanks Ct., Fl 2 Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 Ryan Yantis, Executive Director 312/587-0234 execdir@pritzkermilitarylibrary.net www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org Provident Foundation 1525 E 53rd St, Ste 433 Chicago, IL 60615 Cook Region: 5 Specialized Jame W. Myles 773/363-4272 773/363-4273 prov@ameritech.net Pullman State Historic Site llinois Historic Preservation Agency 1111 South Forrestville Ave Chicago, IL 60628 Cook, Region: 5 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Conceived by George Pullman as the “perfect town” for workers in his Pullman Palace Car Company. Mike Wagenbach, Site Manager 773/660-2341 773/660-2342 www.pullman-museum.org Putnam County Historical Society & Museum PO Box 74 Hennepin, IL 61327-0074 Putnam, Region: 4 Corner of Rt 26 and Power Plant Rd Tu, W, F 9- 3pm. Putnam County history, agricultural heritage, genealogy, and historic 1844 house. Karen Bailey, President 815/925-7560 pchs61327@yahoo.com www.rootsweb.com/~ilpchs/ Quarles & Brady LLP 500 W. Madison St., Ste 3700 Chicago, IL 60661 Cook, Region: 5 Janice E. Rodgers 312/715-5000 312/715-5155 jer@quarles.com http://www.quarles.com Quincy Art Center 1515 Jersey St Quincy, IL 62301 Adams, Region: 3 Tu-F 12-4pm, Sa, Su 1-4pm. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Seniors/Students. A visual art museum with 12-15 rotating exhibits primarily featuring contemporary art by regional artists including three annual competitive exhibits. Ongoing educational programs includes hands-on program for k-4th graders, tours, classes, and workshops. Gift shop. Julie Nelson, Executive Director 217/223-5900 217/223-6950 jnelson@quincyartcenter.org or info@quincyartcenter.org http://www.quincyartcenter.org Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St Quincy, IL 62301-4264 Adams, Region: 3 Tu-Su 1-5pm and by appt. $3 Adults, $2 Children. Restored 1890s Victorian home with 2nd and 3rd floor exhibit rooms featuring local history, Native Americans, Mississippi River Wildlife, dinosaurs, and changing exhibits. Summer programming for children, boy and girl scout badge classes, Elizabeth Stillwell’s All American Girls Summer Classes, school tours on a variety of topics, and special Christmas tours and programming. Barbara Wilkinson, Ex Director 217/224-7669 217/224-9323 quinmu1@adams.net www.thequincymuseum.com