DuPage County Historical Museum

10/17/2026

All aboard! Today, October 17, 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 find more information please visit https://bit.ly/3VYsz0S

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Happy Autumn, DuPage County! For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’ve featured a postcard with a scenic view of Roosevelt Road. This view lends itself to the beautiful shades of the season.

10/14/2026

If you enjoy history about Chicago, we have an event coming up you won't want to miss. We're excited to welcome CBS Chicago's Kris Habermehl to the Museum on November 12. He will be discussing how the Chicagoland area was during World War II. Ticket proceeds will support the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation. Support history and purchase your ticket(s) here: https://bit.ly/4wFEiUj

10/13/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 17, 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 find more information please visit https://bit.ly/3VYsz0S

10/12/2026

Today, we reflect on the many histories that have shaped our communities and our nation. We honor the enduring cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples-- through these stories, we gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and experiences that continue to influence DuPage County and beyond!

10/11/2026

We’re looking forward to Memorial Park After Dark on October 17! We’re bringing “spooky stories” to the park.

10/09/2026

What a night at Night at the Museum! 🎃

Our annual Halloween party was filled with fun, from a screening of Disney Pixar’s Cars and creative crafts to tasty snacks and an epic flashlight scavenger hunt. Guests brought the spirit of Halloween with their costumes and made it a memorable evening!

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

10/08/2026

Happy ! Before ping-pong there was Pillow-Dex. Introduced in the 1890s, Pillow-Dex challenged players to keep a small balloon in the air by batting it back and forth across a table with handheld paddles. Games like this brought active recreation indoors and reflected the growing popularity of new table games around the turn of the 20th century.

10/06/2026

Did you know that October is National Puzzle Month? Celebrate with the Museum’s 80-piece puzzle, featuring a miniature version of our building. Pick one up at the Museum Gift Shop, then see if you can spot the mini museum in our railroad exhibit!