Museums
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Cozy up to fire at Durant House in St. CharlesJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - Experience pioneer winter on the prairie during "Fireside Fun" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Durant House Museum and Pioneer Sholes School in St. Charles. These histo...
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Naper Settlement's Wedding Showcase to feature over 50 local wedding vendorsJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Businesses from every niche of the wedding industry, including photographers, caterers, florists, musicians, and more will help couples plan their big day at Naper Settl...
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society to host 'History of the Chicago Auto Show' Jan. 15Jan 03, 2022 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes Mitch Frumkin, Chicago Auto Show historian and archivist, as he presents "The History of the Chicago Aut...
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Things to do Dec. 31-Jan. 6: Last days for holiday light shows, fests and moreDec 29, 2021 5:00 am - Festivals Light Up the Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An indoor, temperature-controlled experience feat...
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Learn 'How Corn Changed Itself & Then Changed Everything Else' at Feb. 6 History SpeaksDec 21, 2021 10:00 pm - Naper Settlement's "History Speaks" lecture series will continue with "How Corn Changed Itself & Then Changed Everything Else" with Cynthia Clampitt on Sunday, Feb. 6. T...
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Volo Museum exhibit pays homage to popular National Lampoon filmsDec 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Bluto Blutarsky meet Clark Griswold when the Volo Museum tips its Santa hat to a trio of National Lampoon's film faves this holiday season. "We're transforming the entry...
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New Year's Eve Bubble Bash returns in-person to DuPage Children's MuseumDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 31, the family can ring in the new year together at the 20th annual "Bubble Bash - A Family-Friendly New Year's Eve" at DuPage Children's Museum in Naper...
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library launches virtual exhibit of legendary political cartoonist Bill Mauldin's workDec 13, 2021 10:00 pm - On Monday, Dec. 13, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in downtown Chicago launched a virtual experience of its popular museum exhibit: "Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldi...
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Elgin Public Museum gearing up for holidays with new directorDec 03, 2021 4:30 am - The Elgin Public Museum will celebrate the holidays with a familiar exhibit and a familiar name as its new director. The familiar exhibit is “Touching on Traditions,” wh...
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Aurora's Tanner House hosts holiday open house on Sundays in DecemberNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - The Tanner House Museum, decorated for the holidays, will be open for walk-through tours on the Sundays of December. The museum has not been open since 2019 due to the c...