Skip to main content
Shedd Aquarium

St. Charles History Museum

215 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Museums

Rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating facts. Local history research archives available by appointment. Gift shop too.

Located on Main Street in downtown St. Charles, the St. Charles History Museum offers rotating temporary exhibits and a permanent display on the history of St. Charles: The Makings of St. Charles. 

In addition to our exhibit space, the Museum also features the Colonial Anderson Room, The Curious Fox Gift Shop, administrative offices, and storage for the Museum collections.

Images

More Information

  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Wed: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Thu: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Fri: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Sat: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Sun: 11:00am – 4:00pm

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Help & Hope 5k

Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve •  May 17 @ 7AM

Come for a run that supports the Second Act Scene 2 on a mostly asphalt trail.

Read more about Help & Hope 5k

Swing Into Summer Barn Dance

Primrose Farm •  May 17 @ 6PM

Put on your dancing boots - it's time to enjoy some country dancing with some Country Swing and line dancing! There will be lessons, live music…

Read more about Swing Into Summer Barn Dance

Everybody Rides - St. Charles

James O. Breen Community Park •  May 18

Everybody Rides is a fundraiser for Project Mobility, a local nonprofit that provides the freedom of mobility to children, adults and wounded soldiers with disabilities through…

Read more about Everybody Rides - St. Charles

You might also be interested...

Fine Line Creative Arts Center

St. Charles

Creative Arts Center located in St. Charles

Read more about Fine Line Creative Arts Center

Beith House Museum

St. Charles

1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored, developed as preservation study house. June-August, Tues. 1-4pm. Other hours, groups by appointment

Read more about Beith House Museum

Durant House Museum

St. Charles

This authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house features costumed interpreters who involve visitors in mid-19th century farm life.

Read more about Durant House Museum

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.