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Elgin History Museum, Elgin, IL

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Elgin History Museum

A local history museum in Elgin, Illinois, focused on preserving and sharing the city's heritage through hands-on exhibits.

360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120 · Elgin, IL

About Elgin History Museum

The Elgin History Museum works to share the story of Elgin, Illinois, through its collections, exhibits, and programs. Its permanent galleries cover the people and events that shaped the city, with a focus on the Elgin National Watch Company and products made locally. Interactive displays for children include a re-created grocery store where visitors can play shopkeeper, a Fox River fishing spot, and immigrant trunks to explore. A scavenger hunt for artifacts runs throughout the building. The museum is housed in a historic brick and limestone building on Park Street, and it also offers guided tours, school programs, and research services.

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