History, arts, and community life
West Chicago City Museum
Plan a museum visit, explore local-history collections, or request research and group programs.
Plan a visit or research
Visitor information
Temporary location
200 Main Street
Thursday, 12–7 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The historic 132 Main Street facility is temporarily closed for improvements. Confirm the location and hours before visiting.
For a tour or research appointment, call (630) 231-3376 or email wegohistory@gmail.com.
Collections and assistance
The permanent collection contains more than 34,000 local-history objects, photographs, and records. Research resources include newspapers dating to the 1860s, genealogy files for more than 3,000 families, building history, and preservation files.
Staff accepts research requests and offers school tours, historic walking tours, and topic-specific programs.