Morton Grove Historical Society & Museum

Morton Grove Historical Society & Museum The Morton Grove Historical Society page wants to share photos, stories and events with everyone interested in the village's long and diverse history.

Group tours are welcome but available by appointment only. The Morton Grove Historical Society was formed on September 10, 1970 and through the Museum Council, works with the Morton Grove Park District to operate the Haupt-Yehl Museum & Grounds, Slater Educational Annex and are stewards of "The Doughboy" WWI Monument.

08/15/2026
08/15/2026

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

06/30/2026

The museum and annex will be closed this week due to the Morton Grove Days celebration. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 7th at 10am. Happy 4th of July!

06/21/2026

For our new wedding exhibit, we are looking for wedding photos!

Please feel free to email them to: [email protected] or drop them off at the Morton Grove Historical Museum on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 10 AM and 3 PM.

06/21/2026

Now open starting on Father's Day from 1-4 PM, our new exhibit features bridal gowns and the history of the floral industry in Morton Grove. Wedding dresses from the 1800’s to the 1950’s are on display, including greenhouse histories from the Poehlmann’s to the Lochner’s.

The museum is open the third Sunday of each month and during the week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am – 3pm.

We hope to see you soon!

06/20/2026

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

05/07/2026

We are preparing for an upcoming wedding exhibit and are looking for generational pictures of families from Morton Grove. If you have any photos that you would like to scan and email or lend to us, please email us at:
[email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

05/07/2026

Today is the last day to view the Women in History exhibit. The displays will close today at 3pm. Hope you had a chance to visit!

05/05/2026
It's with profound sadness that we announce Donna Hedrick passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was a long-time m...
05/02/2026

It's with profound sadness that we announce Donna Hedrick passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was a long-time member of the MGHS who served as a volunteer, board member, Treasurer, Vice-President and President over the years. Below is a picture of her. She will be dearly missed.

Here's a link to her obituary that contains additional information including for her upcoming visitation and funeral: https://www.simkinsfh.com/obituaries/donna-hedrick?ttm_pid=211321605&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy

Address

6240 DEMPSTER Street
Morton Grove, IL
60053

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18479650203

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