Most reviewed History museums in Vernon Hills, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed History museums in Vernon Hills

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Vernon Hills through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 18 places from History museum category.

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Museum Campus

Museum

57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.

4.70 (25.7K reviews) (~49.42 km from centre)

Medieval Torture Museum

Museum

👍👍 An outstanding masterpiece of a museum! Realistic and fascinating!! A true account of what Christians did to innocent people who did not share in their faith. Fascinating exploration of how destructive Christians have been throughout the ages! The museum staff is awesome, too! Perfect date nigh...

4.90 (3.5K reviews) (~47.29 km from centre)

Chicago History Museum

History museum

Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~44.8 km from centre)

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

History museum

Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~25.69 km from centre)

First Division Museum at Cantigny

History museum

Interactive exhibits & displays presenting the military history of the First Infantry Division.

4.90 (762 reviews) (~43.41 km from centre)

Civil War Museum

War museum

Museum spotlighting Civil War soldiers from the upper Midwest region through relics & exhibits.

4.60 (634 reviews) (~43.01 km from centre)

Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum

Museum

👍👍 Wow! Very impressive collection. Cars of all eras, kept and shown to great effect. Never knew this giant collection was housed so nearby in a renovated factory building on the NW side. One of the best auto museums I've seen. Highly recommend spending at least a couple of hours there.

4.90 (438 reviews) (~37.04 km from centre)

Busy Beaver Button Co.

Promotional products supplier

Your designs are put onto buttons at this funky store offering a fast turnaround & museum.

5.00 (159 reviews) (~40.34 km from centre)

DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building

History museum

Local-history museum known for its detailed model railroad installation with 2,000 ft. of track.

4.60 (91 reviews) (~40.77 km from centre)

Pritzker Military Museum & Library

History museum

Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.

4.20 (82 reviews) (~47.85 km from centre)

McHenry County History Museum

History museum

👍👍 Great county museum featuring history of McHenry County, IL. Currenty a very nice temporary exhibit on McHenry County history as a resort area is on display. Additionally, during the course of the year the museum offers lectures and other events.

4.50 (73 reviews) (~46.31 km from centre)

Arlington Heights Historical Museum

History museum

This museum is a collection of vintage & replica homes & businesses, plus dolls & dollhouses.

4.40 (58 reviews) (~14.79 km from centre)

Des Plaines History Center

History museum

👍👍 PHOTOS - You can take photos of exhibits and the Kinder House. You can also actually touch some exhibits. TIP - Request a private tour of the Kinder House PRICE - Free LOCATION - Near downtown Des Plaines PARKING - Free parking on the street DURATION - 2 hours EXHIBITS - Right when you enter yo...

4.70 (50 reviews) (~21.59 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) (~30.44 km from centre)

Kenosha History Center

Museum

👍👍 Great history of the industry and culture in the Kenosha and Racine area! Some old cars, a fire engine, an apothecary and a school; lots of cool stuff to see.

5.00 (40 reviews) (~43.17 km from centre)

Geneva History Museum

Museum

Local history museum offering rotating exhibits & artifacts, plus research facilities & a gift shop.

4.70 (40 reviews) (~45.97 km from centre)

Skokie Heritage Museum

History museum

👍👍 I used to work at the Skokie Heritage Museum and Log Cabin, many years ago... Loved working with the kids and adults, teaching about history!

4.60 (35 reviews) (~28.38 km from centre)

Friends of the Viking Ship

History museum

😠 My family and I went and left feeling ripped off. $30 to get in ($10 per person over 12)...Sign read food vendors, games, etc. After choosing from the only menu of burgers, hot dogs, sloppy Joe's on a hot dog bun (manwich), & Swedish meatballs. I handed over another $30 for four low quality burger...

4.80 (33 reviews) (~44.53 km from centre)

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Most reviewed History museums in Vernon Hills, United States