Elgin History Museum

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The Elgin History Museum is housed in an 1856 landmark building known as Old Main that was once part of the Elgin Academy campus. The building was designed in the Greek Revival style. The museum has a staff that helps welcome visitors to the museum, educates the public about Elgin history and assists with research inquiries.

The Elgin Area Historical Society, which was founded in 1961, is a thriving organization that operates within the museum. The society has a board of directors with a mission that is driven to preserve and educate the community about Elgin history.

Through permanent and changing exhibits, the museum brings to life Elgin’s rich heritage. Permanent exhibits include Elgin National Watch Company, the E. Maude and Carl Parlasca Native American Collection, and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.

For the Stick & Stay Trail, claim your ticket through our Trail App or pick up a physical passport and destination sticker:

Main Desk at the Elgin History Museum

OR

Explore Elgin Visitors Center at 60 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, Ill., from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must take a photo of yourself at that destination and claim a physical sticker. (One sticker per person per destination.)

hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM–4PM
Thursday 11AM–4PM
Friday 11AM–4PM
Saturday 11AM–4PM
Sunday Closed

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