Museums
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Redesigned Wonder Room at DuPage Children’s Museum opens as a calming nature-inspired spaceDec 18, 2023 11:40 pm - On Friday, Dec. 15, the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St. in Naperville, held the opening celebration for the redesigned Wonder Room. As a calming, nature-...
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Naper Settlement exhibit explores holiday characters and traditions around the worldDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Naper Settlement presents the holiday exhibit, "Santas Around the World: Exploring Winter Holiday Traditions," featuring many of the fascinating characters in the lore s...
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Sponsors sought to add new storm windows to historic Beith House in St. CharlesDec 08, 2023 5:00 am - At first glance, figuring out what Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley was asking donors to support was tricky. The pitch said, "Sponsor a Storm!" Who would want to ...
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Things to do Dec. 8-14: Seasonal concerts, Nutcrackers, light shows, markets and moreDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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Exhibit marks 200th anniversary of beloved 'The Night Before Christmas' poemNov 30, 2023 4:30 am - The Christmas season always is festive at the historic Ansel B. Cook Home in downtown Libertyville but this year a special exhibit offers something extra besides lights ...
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'Finding Grace' exhibit on the life of social reformer Grace Bagley on display in HinsdaleNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Grace Hodges Bagley (1860-1944) was an important social reformer, suffragette, author, and early client of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose life and contributions have largely ...
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Learn about 'Operation Husky: The Invasion of Sicily' at the next Date With History Dec. 4Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny continues its acclaimed "Date with History" series on Monday, Dec. 4. Guest speaker Steve Fixler will discuss the 1st Infantry Div...
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Experience the holidays by candlelight at Durant-Peterson House Dec. 2-3Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Enjoy holiday music, the aroma of fresh-cut evergreens, and the warmth of a crackling fire during "Candlelight at the Durant-Peterson House Museum." Built in 1843, the D...
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 26, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal displ...