DuPage County Historical Museum

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The DuPage County Historical Museum would like to remind you that September is Underground Railroad Month. Both Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery during the month of September, so this month is dedicated to commemorate the hardships faced by those escaping slavery and honor the work of abolitionists across America.

08/31/2026

For this month’s Discovering DuPage feature, we’re shining a spotlight on the Museum! Located in Naperville, the Museum has been inspiring curiosity, creativity, and discovery through hands-on learning for nearly 40 years. With interactive exhibits that encourage children to build, experiment, create, and play, it’s a great destination for families looking for a day of learning and fun. The Museum is open seven days a week: 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, visit their website at dupagechildrens.org

08/29/2026

All aboard! Today, August 29, is Train Saturday! The DuPage Society of Model Engineers will be running the trains on the lower level of the Museum and answering questions from 1:30 – 3:30P. Train Saturdays occur every third and fifth Saturday of the month. To plan your visit and for more information please visit https://bit.ly/3VYsz0S

08/27/2026

Night 1, scene 1! Shakespeare in the Park takes the stage tonight at Memorial Park with a free performance of "Romeo & Juliet"! The performance begins at 7P, with gates opening at 5:30P and a puppet show synopsis at 6:45P. Concessions will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting the DuPage County Historical Museum. No tickets are required for entry. Bring your blankets, chairs, and theater-loving family and friends for this incredible performance! View the cast list and more event details here: https://bit.ly/3mrowMy

08/27/2026

Happy ! It’s back to school time, so we’re sharing a photograph of the very first graduating class of Glen Ellyn High School. The school opened in the fall of 1915 on the second floor of the DuPage Bank Building. It was relocated to a permanent campus in 1922 and eventually renamed Glenbard West High School. Whether you’re a student starting classes or a supportive family member, we hope the 2026-2027 school year goes well for all!

08/26/2026

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment, granting many women the constitutional right to vote after decades of advocacy by the women’s suffrage movement.
Established by Congress in 1973, the day honors the ongoing pursuit of equal rights and recognizes the countless women who have shaped our communities, our nation, and our history. Today, we celebrate the women of DuPage County—past and present—whose stories continue to inspire future generations.

08/25/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 29, for Train Saturday! The DuPage Society of Model Engineers will be running the trains on the lower level of the Museum and answering questions from 1:30 – 3:30P. Train Saturdays occur every third and fifth Saturday of the month. To plan your visit and for more information please visit https://bit.ly/3VYsz0S

08/24/2026

We are excited for Shakespeare in the Park this week! Did you know that concession proceeds benefit the Museum? Stop by our table in the park all three days to learn what's coming up at the Museum!

The story of Romeo and Juliet will come to life on stage at Memorial Park during 3 FREE performances of Shakespeare in the Park, our annual theater showcase, in partnership with the Wheaton College Arena Theater August 27-29! The parks opens at 5:30P, with a performance at 7P each evening.

08/20/2026

Happy ! At first glace this may seem like an unusual museum artifact, but for generations, saving locks from a child’s first haircut has been a cherished tradition. Long before digital photo albums, families preserved small keepsakes like locks of hair, baby shoes, spoons, and handwritten notes to remember life’s earliest milestones. Today, these tiny bundles of hair offer a surprisingly personal glimpse into family life in DuPage County.