West Chicago Historical Society/Kruse House Museum

09/25/2026

As we approach the end of September and have our last open Saturday of the season tomorrow, we want to say THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Ice Cream Social Fundraiser earlier this month. We had a beautiful Saturday with history lovers, antique cars, delicious food, gorgeous flowers and amazing supporters of the Kruse House!

THANK YOU to everyone who came and all the volunteers that make this event possible.

And if you haven't been to the Kruse House Museum this year yet, be sure to stop in tomorrow noon-3pm!

09/10/2026

Have you gotten your Ice Cream Social Tickets yet? Stop by the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum to buy your tickets, buy your tickets at the door, OR purchase yours online today!

We can't wait to see you Saturday!

The West Chicago Historical Society invites the community to a spirited, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to help raise funds for the beloved Kruse House Museum, a historic gem that has stood at the heart of West Chicago for generations. From 1 PM to 4 PM, the our Ice Cream

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!

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!

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

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! 🚂 💕

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!

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!

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.