Elmhurst museum extends 'Disco Demolition' exhibit

The Elmhurst History Museum is extending its exhibit on "Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died" through the end of the year.

The interactive exhibit, inspired by the book by longtime radio personality Steve Dahl with journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Paul Natkin, focuses on the night of July 12, 1979, when a protest against disco music between games of a White Sox doubleheader went awry and became one of the city's most controversial sports moments.

The exhibit features artifacts from Dahl's personal collection, along with a custom-made guitar owned by Cheap Trick's Rick Neilsen, a jersey worn by White Sox catcher Mike Colbern on Disco Demolition night and excerpts from the 25th anniversary documentary.

The museum, 120 E. Park Ave., is open 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Admission is free and details are available by visiting elmhursthistory.org or calling (630) 833-1457.

The museum also features an ongoing exhibit called "By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst" that provides an interactive journey through the city's history. New components include the story of the Glos Mansion, which houses the museum, and family; a feature on Elmhurst veterans and veteran organizations; and new "I-Spy" flip books to experience the exhibit.

A new History Spotlight section showcases a changing array of special objects and photos from the museum's collection, and currently features objects from the Lindlahr Sanitarium in Elmhurst.