Handicap accessible

At the Elk Grove Historical Museum, we are passionate about connecting our community to its history. Our museum specializes in the history of Elk Grove and its development over time. We offer a variety of services and experiences to engage and educate visitors, including year-round tours of our Victorian Era farmhouse and grounds, school and scout programs, and exhibits. We also provide assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area, as well as crafts, games, and demonstrations. Our mission is to actively partner with the community to collect and preserve local history, and our vision is to be valued by the community by building lifelong connections through shared experiences. Come visit the Elk Grove Historical Museum and explore the past!

STEM/STEAM

Farming

Field Trips

Art & Crafts

Inexpensive

Little Pioneers: Visit our farmhouse and participate in period chores and games, students will compare and contrast their lives to those of pioneer children in the 19th century

Harvest Time on the Farm: Through a series of stories, hands-on activities and visits to our historical buildings, students learn why harvest time is important and how Thanksgiving evolved into an American tradition.



Early Childhood (Pre-K - 1)

Length: 90 minutes

Growing Up in the 19th Century: Visit our historic buildings and participate in 19th century chores and activities, students will compare and contrast their lives to those of children that grew up in Elk Grove.  Focus will be on the reasons for migration and the pioneer lifestyle.

Early Elementary (Grades 2-4)

Simply Scraps (Use Resources Wisely® petal) Learn how people of the past reused scraps to create new things. View quilts and dolls created from scrap materials. Make a simple scrapbook page and rag doll.

Scouting Sisterhood (Sister to Every Girl Scout® petal) Learn about the importance of friendship in Girl Scouting. Identify the four world centers and make internationally inspired SWAPs.

Tree Hugger (Make the World a Better Place® petal)* Understand the importance of protecting our planet by practicing responsible camping techniques and simple orienteering skills. Plant a seed and make a simple birdfeeder.

Daisy Scouts

Coed

Kids

Elk Grove Historical Museum

This amazing historical museum and gallery exhibitions are located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. At the moment, the display is focused on the history of Mc Donalds College. They also possess a local historic house. To find out the business hours, go to their website.

Gina B

What a wonderful jewel Elk Grove has hidden! Learning about the unusual past that shaped Elk Grove into what it is today has been so much fun! The events and programs are so entertaining, educational, and well-planned!

Lisa C

Kids' activities and a historical museum that emphasizes local history. A pleasant afternoon activity for the kids.

Acy B

Great people and a nice place! Worth a look!