Hidden gems - Museums in Buffalo Grove, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Museums in Buffalo Grove

Discover the city's hidden treasures—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 Buffalo Grove. This list contains 37 places from Museum category.

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History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Historical society

👍👍 Beautiful space in converted church building. Interactive touchscreen displays with 100’s of topics and 100’s of old photos. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The History Center also offers neighborhood tours, speakers and online events.

5.00 (25 reviews) (~15.16 km from centre)

Mundelein Heritage Museum

Museum

5.00 (7 reviews) (~12.74 km from centre)

Wood Dale Historical Society

Museum

5.00 (6 reviews) (~19.17 km from centre)

Mount Prospect Historical Society

Museum

👍👍 Nice local history museum. Displays are very nice and building is a well kept historic house. Worth a visit.

4.90 (16 reviews) (~9.92 km from centre)

Elk Grove Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 Elk Grove Village, IL has this wonderful Historical museum and gallery exhibits. Currently the exhibit is about the history of Mc Donalds university. they also have a historic house from the area. Visit their website for hours of operations.

4.90 (15 reviews) (~17.05 km from centre)

Itasca Historical Depot

History museum

4.90 (14 reviews) (~20.65 km from centre)

Waukegan History Museum

Museum

👍👍 Nice place!

4.90 (14 reviews) (~28.18 km from centre)

Addison Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 First time visitor. Very informative.

4.90 (12 reviews) (~24.59 km from centre)

Charles Gates Dawes House

Museum

Chateau-style house built in 1894, once home to a U.S. vice president, open for guided tours.

4.80 (65 reviews) (~26.5 km from centre)

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Museum

A historic landmark, this 1903-built station is a firefighting museum with exhibits & memorabilia.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~29.13 km from centre)

Raupp Museum

Museum

👍👍 Fun and informative little historical museum here in Buffalo Grove. Grandkids had fun doing the scavenger hunt and making lanterns.

4.80 (47 reviews) (~2.54 km from centre)

Norwood Park Historical Society

Non-profit organization

😠 My cousin had her wedding here and let me tell u exactly what the owner of this place did. She originally agreed to let my cousin set up everything with the help of people the night before. But when we were there she said "there was too many poeple" and we could not set up anymore. Sending us home....

4.80 (44 reviews) (~23.07 km from centre)

National Cambodian Heritage Museum

Museum

👍👍 Very proud to serve this community and a museum that is currently the only one outside of Cambodia that is focused on the Cambodian genocide. It is a beautiful space for our survivors for healing, ans many of our art and music program is held here

4.80 (31 reviews) (~29.57 km from centre)

Lake Bluff History Museum

Museum

👍👍 Small place but very kind people and interesting way to learn some more history. Ms. Anne is lovely and was very helpful!

4.80 (20 reviews) (~17.19 km from centre)

George Clayson House Museum

Museum

👍👍 Attended a tea here in April. Lovely food, tea and a historical costume fashion show. A real treasure.

4.80 (18 reviews) (~7.87 km from centre)

Lake County Model Railroad Club

Museum

👍👍 Best kept secret in Wauconda. Well-hidden underneath Honey Hill Coffee, accessible from the rear. Open Friday nights. Free admission. Donations accepted graciously. Fifty years in the making.

4.80 (17 reviews) (~19.2 km from centre)

Winnetka Historical Society

Museum

👍👍 Amazing Historical society, and the best staff!! We just nominated our home, E.R. Willard Home and Office in WIlmington IL

4.80 (13 reviews) (~19.46 km from centre)

Yesterday's Farm Museum

Museum

Collection of historical buildings, farming vehicles & equipment, with guided tours.

4.80 (8 reviews) (~19.17 km from centre)

Wauconda Township Historical Society

Museum

👍👍 Was there recently for a special event. It's been awhile and exactly how I remembered. Every resident that lives in the area should try to check it out and learn a little history of Wauconda and the area. Our event was free but donations are appreciated.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~20.11 km from centre)

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Museum

Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.

4.70 (146 reviews) (~22.15 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Museums in Buffalo Grove, United States