Please Note: As of October 1, 2024, there will be construction on the Elmhurst History Museum campus resulting in less parking on property. While an area is blocked off, including part of the museum's parking lot, for the next few months, we recommend entering the building from the north off of E. Park Ave. Additionally, if you are looking for other parking options, the museum is a short walk to the Adelaide Parking Deck (120 W Adelaide St).
Location: 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126
The Elmhurst History Museum is located in downtown Elmhurst, 1/2 block east of the Elmhurst Metra Station (south of the tracks), just east of York Street.
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Phone: 630-833-1457
Museum Hours:
Please note: The Elmhurst History Museum will be closed the following days in observance of upcoming holidays: December 24, 2024, December 25, 2024, December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. The museum will be open standard hours during the remainder of the holiday season.
The museum is open Sunday, Tuesday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
We are generally closed Mondays and holidays including Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
General Admission: FREE
Nominal fees for tours and select programs.
Visitors Requiring Assistance
EHM welcomes all visitors to experience history. The museum is accessible for patrons with disabilities via an interior elevator, and an exterior lift at the rear of the building from the parking lot to access the first floor. Please ring the bell for assistance with the exterior lift on the west side of the Glos Mansion. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact staff by calling 630-833-1457 with as much advance notice as possible.
Contact Us or Make an Appointment
Questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (630) 833-1457 or Contact Us.
Group Tours
Elmhurst History Museum welcomes group visits by appointment* for all ages. Guided group tours cost $4 per adult/$3 per child under 17. To arrange a group tour, please contact the Museum Educator at (630) 833-1457 or Contact Us.
NOTE: *An appointment is required for groups of 10 or more people.
Parking & Transportation
- Free parking is available in the Museum parking lot and on the street near the Elmhurst History Museum.
- The Elmhurst History Museum is conveniently located one half block east of the Elmhurst train station on the Metra Union Pacific West Line.
Churchville Schoolhouse
School and scout groups and other organizations may also book a program at the historic Churchville Schoolhouse, a National Register of Historic Places property managed by the Elmhurst History Museum staff. Click here for more info.
Dining & Nearby Attractions
There are a variety of local attractions within walking distance of the Elmhurst History Museum, including two excellent museums, parks, movie theatre, library, shopping, dining, and more:
- Elmhurst City Centre (short walk to nearby restaurants)
- Elmhurst University
- Elmhurst Art Museum
- Elmhurst Public Library
- Wilder Park
- York Theatre
For more information on attractions, shopping, dining, and hotels in DuPage County, visit discoverdupage.com.
