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Installation of Healy Portrait

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House of Tomorrow

Elmhurst History Museum Presents World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress Exhibition

Sep. 01, 2025

From 1933-1934, the Century of Progress International Exposition welcomed a record-breaking 39 million attendees to the event in Chicago. Beginning August 29, 2025, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E…

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Stage

Elmhurst History Museum to Debut New Outdoor Public Performance Space

May 01, 2025

Known for providing exceptional educational and family-friendly programming, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave., will officially debut its latest addition to the museum campus, an outdoor…

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"Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage" Exhibit

Elmhurst History Museum Presents “Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage”

Mar. 14, 2025

A new exhibit has put down roots at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave. Exploring the rich agricultural history of DuPage County, Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage will be on display from…

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Emma Marston

New Curator of Education and Public Programs Joins the Elmhurst History Museum

Feb. 13, 2025

The Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave., is happy to announce the appointment of Emma Marston as Curator of Education and Public Programs. In her new role, Emma will oversee the museum’s…

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EHM Groundbreaking

Elmhurst History Museum Breaks Ground on Outdoor Performance Space

Oct. 03, 2024

Known for providing exceptional educational and family-friendly programming, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave., has officially broken ground on a performance space which will bring a new…

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York Theatre

Elmhurst History Museum to Debut “Chicagoland Movie Palaces: A Century Of Follies & Film”

Aug. 29, 2024

The Elmhurst History Museum (EHM), 120 E Park Ave., which offers free admission, announced today its next exhibition Chicagoland Movie Palaces: A Century of Follies & Film , set to open Friday…

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Glos Mansion exterior

Illinois Association of Museums Awards Elmhurst History Museum with Two Awards

May 01, 2024

This month, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave., was honored to receive two prestigious awards from the Illinois Association of Museums (IAM). The regional history museum was awarded the 2024…

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Museum Maker Mondays

Free Museum Maker Monday Programs for Summer

Jun. 13, 2023

Families looking for affordable and engaging activities this summer can make their way to the Elmhurst History Museum on select Mondays for free programming designed for elementary-age children…

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Hilliard's Bicycle Shop

New Exhibit Journeys Through Chicago Bicycling History

May 25, 2023

Over the past 200 years, the bicycle has evolved into a vehicle that opens doors to new adventures and experiences for all ages. From transportation and infrastructure to manufacturing and recreation…

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Shaolin Kung Fu Performers

Cultural Crossroads Celebration at EHM on May 13

May 03, 2023

The Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit, In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities , will soon be closing after a six-month run. The museum is presenting a special event on the…

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Elmhurst History Museum

120 E. park avenue

elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (630) 833-1457

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