Geneva History Museum

08/22/2026

Today is the LAST DAY of our summer children's exhibit, Building Geneva. It's also the last day for our summer hours. Starting Tuesday, August 25, our hours return to Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm.

08/17/2026

Almost half the spots are taken for this event. Make sure to register before it's too late!

It's your big chance to get a rare behind-the-scenes tour of The Little Traveler!

On Thursday, Oct. 1, a docent from the Geneva History Museum with lead us during a special event— 🏠The House Behind the Story on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30-7:30pm. Learn stories about the original house and get access to the second floor, which once served as living quarters. After the tour, enjoy appetizers, wine, and refreshments in the Atrium Café. Reservations are limited and include a swag bag of coupons and a special keepsake of The Little Traveler. The store will not be open for shopping during the event.

$100. All proceeds benefit the Geneva History Museum, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Geneva’s story.

Register at the Museum's Website: https://genevahistorymuseum.org/TheLittleTraveler
­Or call the Geneva History Museum at 630-232-4951

08/15/2026

Our children's exhibition, Building Geneva closes in only one week! Make sure to bring your littles before it's too late! Remember, Tuesdays are free admission!

08/05/2026

Beautiful night at Geneva’s National Night Out - giving out prizes at our spinning wheel.

08/04/2026

The Museum is looking for historic photographs to include in our upcoming exhibition, Geneva at Play! We're searching for images of Geneva-area children and families enjoying some of childhood's most memorable moments, including:
-Tea parties
-Playing with dolls or stuffed animals
-Toy cars and train sets
-LEGO, Tinkertoys, Erector Sets, or other building toys
-Board games, card games, chess, Twister, or other family game nights
-Toy kitchens, Easy-Bake Ovens, wooden blocks, and educational toys
-Playing video games at home or visiting arcades

Selected photographs will be featured as part of the exhibition, helping tell the story of play in Geneva across generations.

If you have photos you'd be willing to share and allow us to scan, we'd love to hear from you!

Please email us at [email protected] or stop by the Museum. Deadline for submissions is November 1.

07/22/2026

There's only ONE MONTH left to experience Building Geneva before it closes on August 22!

Bring the kids and let their imaginations take over as they plan, design, and build their way through this hands-on exhibition inspired by Geneva's architecture. Don't miss your chance to explore it before it's gone!

Summer Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (through August 22)

07/16/2026

Fun day giving a tour of our historic town to the Vasa Order of America followed by lunch at The Little Traveler and shopping with coupons from our museum Sterling Society sponsors.

07/14/2026

When Building Geneva first opened in 2017, we needed a few young architects to help us promote the exhibit. Fortunately, one of our volunteers had two enthusiastic granddaughters who were more than happy to build, play, and pose for the camera.

Nine years later, those same two girls returned to the exhibit, and we couldn't resist recreating some of the original photos. If you've seen our advertisements over the years, chances are you'll recognize them—we still use many of those original images today!

Their return is a wonderful reminder that Building Geneva sparks creativity and imagination at any age. Thank you both for stopping by and helping us revisit a special piece of the exhibit's history.

Be sure to visit Building Geneva before it closes on August 22!

07/11/2026

There's one week until our Historic House Tour on Saturday, July 18th!

Explore four homes in downtown Geneva and learn their history, who built them and stories of people who lived in them. Enjoy this rare opportunity to walk through the homes and explore their unique character. Tickets include tours of all four homes, admission to the Geneva History Museum from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. that day, and a swag bag full of coupons and offers from museum partners.

Register on our website at www.GenevaHistoryMuseum.org or call 630-232-4951