This was the first time that we visited the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Our daughter was invited to…read morepreview the exhibition "Picasso: Fifty Years Later" before it opened to the public, Hubby and I were her guests.  The exhibition focuses more on the influence of Picasso fifty years after his death.  So, other than some nice prints from Picasso, there was artwork from his colleagues and contemporary artists as well.  Interestingly, some of the work from other artists might appear to be even more "Picassoesque" than Picasso's work in this exhibit.  All in all, it was a good show and professionally done.   We met the Executive Director John McKinnon as soon as we entered the museum, who was very friendly and professional, and enthusiastically gave us a brief introduction of the exhibition.  John was also the co-curator of the show.  Katie, the publicist of the museum, was also very friendly and welcoming.  She talked about how proud the artists must have been to be able to have artwork exhibited alongside Picasso's art, and that the Director John even improved the air system in order to meet the requirements of the lenders of the Picasso collection!  I like that both John and Katie are very passionate, enthusiastic, and professional about what they do!   The museum itself is rather small.  It's very clean with professional setup.  It would have been nice if the rest of the museum was opened to explore when we visited on the preview day.  However, nothing was opened except for the Picasso exhibit, even the small gift shop was closed.  There is a sculpture named Skycube in the museum courtyard that is worth visiting.  It is a great spot to take interesting selfie.  All in all, Elmhurst Art Museum provides a good opportunity for art museum-goers in the suburbs to visit without driving all the way to the city, and you don't need to worry about parking, as it provides ample free parking as well!

We didn't end up going inside because of a rain storm, but we did enjoy the art on the outside of…read morethe building. Located next to the Elmhurst public library. They have a beautiful outdoor setting. The building is welcoming and from the outside looking in, it looks like a great place to explore some local artists creations. Hope to come back one day and see more.

This was an interesting museum. I was looking for cultural things to do while visiting Lombard for…read morethe weekend. The large mill had several historical facts. There was a live demonstration of the stone wheel grinding corn into corn meal. There are three stories, with the top two being a museum and the basement floor part of the Underground Railroad station shop. Taking back into little known American History were relics of the slave trade. The museum entrance fee was $6 for adults. The outside grounds were kept nicely and there was a short trail along the river.

Wow! I have to get out of downtown more often!…read more I was car shopping with a friend and she brought me to the museum and the walking trail once she was finished purchasing a car. I was so surprised to see such history and beauty next to a big busy highway. There is a spacious parking lot tucked away as to not impede on the surrounding beauty. The beautifully elegant building looked so interesting. The age was apparent but it was in exquisite condition. We did not go in as it was not open. We walked around it and enjoyed it from the outside. I am looking forward to returning soon. We checked out the big water wheel and bridge and took some pretty photos that did not do justice to the natural beauty of the area. We then walked along the pretty trail inside all of the foliage along the water. It wasn't too crowded so we had space to take our time and enjoy. It was so nice to see the mix of families and singles enjoying nature and some fresh air. Once we were done with our lovely walk, we went next door to the nearby pub for a casual meal. What a great area that deserves another visit.

As you may have gathered from the photos, this is a multiple building museum. Parking is easy as…read morethere's plenty for the village hall nearby. The main museum has an electric sign out front; you'll need to ring the bell or knock. A docent will unlock the building for you and give you an orientation: there's a room dedicated to history (mostly German immigrants, though half a vitrine is dedicated to a former Chicago Bear who lived upstairs when the house was apartments); a music/technology room (small musical instruments; a phonograph; various clocks; a couple of telephones); a toy room; a local businesses/US 20 room; and a room dedicated to veterans. In the toy room, you'll notice it looks like the dollhouse roof can be lifted up on hinges - go ahead! The veterans' room includes a small gift shop (cloth-framed picture frames; stars/stripe heart-shaped earrings...). Next door is the Century House; when I was there, there was a "CLOSED" sign but I asked the docent, who said of course it's open.and would I like a tour. It's a former teachers' house, and it's been restored to sometime between Victorian times and 1920s. If you want to see inside a cupboard or something, ask. There were gloves by the stereopticon, so I confirmed yes, you can actually try it! There are a couple of pieces of historical significance (a local worthy's desk, for example) but mostly it's furnished with donations from the appropriate period. Note the hatpins (and hats) in the upstairs master bedroom; there is a wooden wheeled baby walker with beads for baby to play with in one of the bedrooms. The wallpapers are lovely and each room has a small plaque with a sponsor's name. Did I mention it was decorated for Christmas? Finally, there's the carriage house. This includes a room with railroad depot items as one has in every western suburbs museum; a small alcove with artifacts from a local bank; a blacksmith area; and upstairs, a selection of quilts and items from everyday life. I'm selling it short; the vitrine of toiletries one can only glimpse over a rope in the Century House was worth the visit. The docent was delightful and generous with her time; I think I was there an hour. Completely free, though there was a jar for donations. If you like small local museums, highly recommended.

It was weird. The elderly woman in charge followed me and my 2 friends the whole time. I mean…read morelike right next to us. Kind of creepy.

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

My husband and I were in Elmhurst looking for something fun to do and the Elmhurst History Museum…read morefit that bill. This is a really neat museum. While detailing the past, it has some current innovations like a large movie screen where you can select different videos on the village's history to watch. The museum features many artifacts from the permanent collection as well as a timeline of village history. While we were there the rotating exhibits were being changed. For a fun day with history, I highly recommend the Elmhurst History Museum!

Ah memories! This is a fantastic exhibit located in the Elmhurst Museum of History…read more You will discover the evolution of the retail industry and brick and mortar stores going back to the 1800s with artifacts,images and memorabilia . Relive the days when people would get dressed up in their Sundays Best for lunch at the Walnut Room located in Marshall Fields. Look at the Sears or Montgomery Wards Holiday catalogs See a re-creation of a Holiday Window from Marshall Fields. The exhibit is open thru Jan 28,2024. Admission is free.

We came to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-E: The Floating World exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art…read moreat the College of DuPage. Ukiyo-e means "pictures of the floating world," and this art style features scenes from everyday 17th - 19th-century Japan, like entertainment, kabuki, geisha, etc. This style had an impact on the Impressionists like Van Gogh. This exhibition has the debut of the Chiossone Collection, 53 paintings and woodblock prints of ukiyo-e. Prior to this exhibit, the only ukiyo-e artwork that I would have been familiar with is the famous "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. But this exhibit "rides the wave," creating an immersive and multifaceted experience. Not only do you learn about other artists and their works, you can see original paintings and prints, walk-through an Edo-era street, visit an immersive manga/anime exhibit in "2D", make your own print, visit a garden and more. It was a little confusing how to enter the the historical exhibit (we weren't the only ones), but the info is presented in a very approachable way. That Hokusai, what a character -- He changed his name 30 times, He hated to clean so when his living quarters were messy -- he moved -- 93 times! The manga/anime exhibit was very fun -- with the 2D artwork panels created by the 2D restauranteurs. I was also impressed by the many events planned throughout DuPage county -- so many towns participating. The gift shop items were great! The only thing -- we came on a weekday and only ramen and hotdogs were available -- other items available on the weekend. In any case, I was quite impressed with the exhibit -- and I would recommend it for all ages.

I've been here many times through the years for exhibitions. Andy Warhol, Frieda. This one was…read moreHokusai. Beautifully curated display. Many interactive stations. After each area, you stamped a booklet that corresponds with the art displayed. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly. We came on a Wednesday after 2:30 and the price was discounted.

This is a small house built in 1887, a year after Western Springs was founded, by a Swedish…read moreimmigrant. He ran a shoe repair business here and it also housed the post office, whose postmaster was a woman (unusual for the time). The house was many other things over the years, and eventually was moved to its current location in 2006 near the fire station, with a display installed inside and informative signs. Unusually for a museum, it's open 24 hours, because you can't go inside - you can however stand on steps or wooden frames outside, and walk around the house, peeking in windows and doors, reading signs posted inside the windows about its history; there's also a panel outside with history and some photos. The display is set up with costumed dummies (she is sorting mail; he is assisting a child to repair a small scooter; there's a row of shoes waiting to be repaired). It's rather charming, and the signs aim at the kiddies ("how many pairs of shoes do you own? People at the time might own only two, as they were made by hand..."), so bring them along.