Hidden gems - Local history museums in North Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Local history museums in North Chicago

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 North Chicago. This list contains 17 places from Local history museum category.

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DeKalb County History Center

History museum

4.90 (16 reviews) (~77.14 km from centre)

Pleasant Prairie History Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 A fun museum showcasing local history! They occasionally host community events and there always seems to be a new exhibit on display or in the works. Kate does a great job to keep local history fresh and fun!

4.90 (16 reviews) (~20.23 km from centre)

St Charles History Museum & The Curious Fox Gift Shop

Museum

👍👍 This is a quaint little museum where you can learn interesting historical facts about St. Charles and the Fox Valley area. Museum entry is free. The Curious Fox gift shop is a local gem! It has items from local artists along with St. Charles specific merchandise (books, pillows, t-shirts, mugs, etc....

4.80 (57 reviews) (~59.97 km from centre)

Oak Park River Forest Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 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) (~48.93 km from centre)

Boone County Museum of History

Local history museum

👍👍 This museum is bigger than you think! Boone County Historical Museum has a unique collection of local history and national history. The exhibits change from time to time so make sure you visit more than once. There is no fee for admission but accept voluntary donations to support the museum. We host...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~82.51 km from centre)

Oak Creek Historical Museum

Local history museum

4.80 (30 reviews) (~63.16 km from centre)

Wilmette Historical Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 I attended the Wilmette Bingo game! It was so much fun! It was very well organized and much of Wimette's history was explained throughout the game!!

4.80 (16 reviews) (~29.42 km from centre)

Chicago Maritime Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Incredible museum in a stunning building! The Chicago Maritime Museum is a fantastic history museum and the staff was delightful. I learned so much about the history of the city and the Great Lakes. 10/10 recommend the museum and checking out the entire building - especially the city views on the 5t...

4.70 (72 reviews) (~56.99 km from centre)

Museums at Lisle Station Park

Historical place museum

👍👍 Very nice way to honor our ancestors with the Museum, especially all the branches of our military. The new Veterans Memorial is a beautiful way to let our Veterans know how much we appreciate them all!!! Thanks Lisle

4.70 (40 reviews) (~61.49 km from centre)

Paulson's Agriculture Museum of Argyle

Museum

4.70 (18 reviews) (~90.59 km from centre)

Morton Grove Historical Museum

Local history museum

4.70 (12 reviews) (~31.91 km from centre)

Little White School Museum

History museum

Quaint 1850 former church & school, now hosting historic local artifacts & special events.

4.60 (68 reviews) (~82.89 km from centre)

Bloomingdale Park District Museum

Local history museum

Former church, school & town hall built in 1849 that now hosts cultural events & arts exhibits.

4.60 (41 reviews) (~45.55 km from centre)

Downers Grove Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Visited on a weekday afternoon. Quiet but nice. Beautiful grounds. The curator was nice and have us a personal tour. Zach was his name, I think. I really enjoyed the exhibit in the barn taking about the local history and finding of Downers Grove.

4.60 (28 reviews) (~60.8 km from centre)

West Allis Historical Society Museum

Local history museum

👍 I like to go there and look at all the cool old stuff they have in there.

4.60 (18 reviews) (~77.38 km from centre)

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

Local history museum

👍 I'm so happy to finally have visited Les Paul's permanent exhibition at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum coming all the way from NYC. Although a small gallery it is a very significant tribute from his birthplace of Waukesha, WI to a great guitarist, innovator and inventor and one ca...

4.50 (77 reviews) (~82.64 km from centre)

Durant House Museum

Museum

👍 Fun and informative. Volunteers are very nice.

4.50 (15 reviews) (~60.87 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Local history museums in North Chicago, United States