Downers Grove Museum

"A place to take your family for a pleasant viewing on a nice weather morning or afternoon."

"We went to the museum expecting to see a few old photos and not much else. Instead we stepped seemingly back in time to an immersive experience of a founding Downers Grove family. The curator clearly pours her heart and soul into curating every aspect of the museum, from the objects in the house to information about the people who walked its walls. We even walked through the cellar where the family hid people for the Underground Railroad. The long history of the house is imbued with mysteries and surprising details about how people used to live... paintings hidden in the walls, a wife's letters kept from past suitors, a wreath of faux flowers made from feathers... we were absolutely floored. We spent over an hour learning so much about American history through the prism of this fascinating house. Bravo!"

"Staff is phenomenal, and the historical location/property is amazing. How they settled, built their homes, and lived is fascinating. The park district staff puts so much into this place, take your family for a visit."

"Haven’t been in person but just completed Dave’s 3D Experience and it was friggin sweet 10/10"

"We went for the Victorian Christmas event.. It was cute for my 2.5 year old. They had a "scavenger hunt" (it was just a search & find) indoors, and she loved the crafts in the barn! Also neat to be one of the first to see the old Blodgett house next door! So cool that they moved the whole house. Staff was all very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful."