Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
Hours open
Monday:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location & Phone number
609 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091, United States
About the Business
The Wilmette Historical Museum, located at 609 Ridge Road in Wilmette, Illinois, is a popular tourist attraction showcasing the rich history of the area. The museum's exhibits include "Lost Wilmette" on the first floor and "Ritual and Regalia" on the lower level. Visitors can also enjoy a self-guided audio tour highlighting the homes of local celebrities such as Ann-Margret and Bobbi Brown. The museum is currently open Sunday through Thursday from 1:00-4:30 P.M. Don't miss the joint open houses with the Wilmette Police Department, featuring performances and events for the whole family. Come explore the fascinating history of Wilmette at the Wilmette Historical Museum!
Reviews
"Awesome history. I was truly amazed. Some kid named Luke Schermahorn took the time out of his day to give us a free and in-depth tour. Will be coming back"
"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!!"
"Enjoyable local museum with both permanent and temporary exhibits. We particularly liked the 'Beer Wars' exhibit about the prohibition era in Wilmette, historic memorabilia about Roehmer Park, and an interactive display allowing you to watch videos about various historic items. Museum admission is free and the staff is friendly."
"Attended an excellent program on the 1893 Columbian Exposition on 10/22/17. Our instructor was excellent. She was well prepared with handouts of original source materials and a delightlul model of the fair she created. The group was limited in size to facilitate discussion about the social, political, economic and cultural impact of the fair and clarifications of fact vs. myth. I hope this presenter will do more of this type of event in the future."
"A hidden gem - at least for those of us not from Wilmette. Wonderful exhibits clearly displayed inside the lovely former Gross Point town hall."
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