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

Hidden gems: Museums in Schiller Park

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 Schiller Park. This list contains 68 places from Museum category.

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The Marion E. Wade Center

Museum

👍👍 What a place! Come see the desk that Tolkien wrote The Hobbit on and the wardrobe the inspired Lewis's way into Narnia. Included are a few wonderful displays about the Inkling authors. The garden is also worth the visit.

5.00 (80 reviews) (~21.28 km from centre)

Graveface Chicago

Museum

👍👍 Really cool spot! Definitely recommend and I definitely want to visit again! The folks there are super chill, and the museum is very well put together!

5.00 (50 reviews) (~16.15 km from centre)

New World Cartographic Antique Map & Print Gallery

Map store

5.00 (27 reviews) (~22.55 km from centre)

Volume Gallery

Art museum

5.00 (11 reviews) (~17.89 km from centre)

The Legacy Walk

Museum

Half-mile stretch of N. Halsted with 20 rainbow pylons & plaques commemorating noted LGBTQ+ figures.

5.00 (9 reviews) (~18.4 km from centre)

Underground Railroad Memorial

Museum

5.00 (6 reviews) (~8.12 km from centre)

Wood Dale Historical Society

Museum

5.00 (6 reviews) (~9.43 km from centre)

The Insect Asylum

Museum of zoology

4.90 (140 reviews) (~13.15 km from centre)

National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese

Museum

👍👍 I visited the St Therese Muesuem. Very nice and beautiful. It is free to visit. Also a gift shop as well.

4.90 (126 reviews) (~26.26 km from centre)

Trailside Museum of Natural History

Museum

Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.

4.90 (110 reviews) (~7.88 km from centre)

Bob Newhart Statue

Sculpture

👍👍 If you are a Bob Newhart fan this is a must see and do in Chicago. Just layback and talk things over with him. I guarantee it will make you feel better…..

4.90 (43 reviews) (~23.62 km from centre)

Lombard Historical Society- Victorian Cottage Museum, Carriage House, and Lilac Emporium Gift Shop

Museum

👍👍 On August 8th 2020, We were the the very fortunate first couple to be married at the Victorian Cottage and Gazebo. Alison and her team were nothing short of Awesome, they helped us take care of everything. From changing the seating from the ceremony to the reception , provided sound during the cerem...

4.90 (35 reviews) (~14.67 km from centre)

Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum

Museum

👍👍 I love this museum! We used their discovery boxes a few times over the past several years to supplement our homeschooling program. The process of acquiring these boxes was very easy and the staff was very helpful. The specimens available from this museum are top-notch and rare finds. It's amazing th...

4.90 (18 reviews) (~27.27 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) (~13.13 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) (~12.81 km from centre)

Itasca Historical Depot

History museum

4.90 (14 reviews) (~12.4 km from centre)

Reliance Building

Non-profit organization

👍👍 One of Chicago's iconic "Chicago School" skyscrapers. An easy to admire classic structure. Designed by Burnham & Root and Charles Atwood. The lower portion (1st floor) designed by John W. Root in 1890. The 14 floors above that done by Charles Atwood in 1894. A truly handsome building. The windows ar...

4.90 (12 reviews) (~21.66 km from centre)

Addison Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 First time visitor. Very informative.

4.90 (12 reviews) (~10.42 km from centre)

South Side Community Art Center

Art center

4.80 (136 reviews) (~25.2 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) (~18.96 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Museums in Schiller Park, United States