Hidden gems: Museums in Bellwood

Discover the city's hidden treasuresโ€”remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Bellwood. This list contains 9 places from Museum category.

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Underground Railroad Memorial
Museum
5.00 (6 reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
Museum
Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.
4.90 (110 reviews) (~4.89 km from centre)
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Oak Park River Forest Museum
Local history museum
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Even with one staff member there, they were able to help me uncover lots of information about my family and the local history! A strong recommendation for any historian.
4.80 (48 reviews) (~8.6 km from centre)
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Pleasant Home
Museum
Revered mansion with Prairie School architecture offers educational programs & weekly guided tours.
4.70 (126 reviews) (~6.85 km from centre)
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La Grange Area Historical Society
Historical society
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Gorgeous hidden gem. Well worth the trip.
4.70 (24 reviews) (~8.52 km from centre)
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Riverside Historical Museum
Museum
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ The most beautiful little town in the Chicagoland area.
4.60 (32 reviews) (~7.92 km from centre)
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Historic Bench
Museum
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ I travelled 4,000 miles from the UK to see this bench, and I was not disappointed. The authentic wood-effect PVC slats really remind you of the hardships that people had to endure in historic times.
4.50 (53 reviews) (~5.82 km from centre)
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Villa Park Historical Society
Museum
๐Ÿ‘ If you havenโ€™t been here I recommend stopping by. Such an untapped resource. There is fun history to know about Villa Park. It would be nice to see a digital catalog archive of all the material they have. (Could there be integrated partnership with the library?)
4.50 (52 reviews) (~7.16 km from centre)
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Water Tower Museum--Western Springs Historical Society
Museum
4.50 (13 reviews) (~8.1 km from centre)
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