West Chicago Historical Society/Kruse House Museum

West Chicago Historical Society/Kruse House Museum The West Chicago Historical Society oversees the care of the Kruse House Museum. The Kruse House is a 1917 four-square home depicting the Fred Kruse family

The Kruse House Museum is closed today for the Labor Day Holiday weekend, but be sure to join us next Saturday for our I...
09/05/2026

The Kruse House Museum is closed today for the Labor Day Holiday weekend, but be sure to join us next Saturday for our Ice Cream Social Fundraiser!

Sorry to say, but the hot weather is keeping the Kruse House Museum closed today. We hope to see you next Saturday!
07/18/2026

Sorry to say, but the hot weather is keeping the Kruse House Museum closed today. We hope to see you next Saturday!

We are so lucky to have many items from the Kruse family, including these glasses. The glasses here span the technologic...
07/11/2026

We are so lucky to have many items from the Kruse family, including these glasses. The glasses here span the technological and fashion changes from the late 1800s through the 1960s. Stop in today from noon-3pm and see our glasses display!

06/06/2026

Kruse House Museum 527 Main Street, West Chicago

We are all setup! Stop by to see our featured train displays and pick up some snacks to support West Chicago history! 🚂 ...
06/03/2026

We are all setup! Stop by to see our featured train displays and pick up some snacks to support West Chicago history! 🚂 💕

We are all ready to welcome Big Boy back to West Chicago! Be sure to stop by the Kruse House Museum to see our displays,...
06/02/2026

We are all ready to welcome Big Boy back to West Chicago! Be sure to stop by the Kruse House Museum to see our displays, enjoy a garden tour and relax on the lawn while you are taking in the wonderful day of activities in West Chicago!

It’s the second Thursday of May so that means we are open tonight 5-7pm! Stop by and pickup a KDRMA Passport to Adventur...
05/14/2026

It’s the second Thursday of May so that means we are open tonight 5-7pm! Stop by and pickup a KDRMA Passport to Adventure and get in free!

We are closed today for the Mother’s Day holiday weekend and wish all the moms a wonderful weekend with their families ...
05/09/2026

We are closed today for the Mother’s Day holiday weekend and wish all the moms a wonderful weekend with their families 💕

Photograph of Bertha and Celia.

Today is the day! We are now open for the season! Stop by 12-3pm! Pick up your KDRMA Passport to Adventure and get free ...
05/02/2026

Today is the day! We are now open for the season! Stop by 12-3pm! Pick up your KDRMA Passport to Adventure and get free entry!

Closing out this National Volunteer Week with a big thank you to all of our volunteers who are busy right now prepping t...
04/25/2026

Closing out this National Volunteer Week with a big thank you to all of our volunteers who are busy right now prepping the Kruse House for reopening next weekend. Throughout the year volunteers lead tours, staff the museum, care for our collection, help out at events, and care for our historic gardens and we can’t say thank you enough!!!

West Chicago Garden Club Friends of the West Chicago City Museum

Address

527 Main Street
West Chicago, IL
60185

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

(630) 231-0564

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