Wilmette Historical Museum

The Wilmette Historical Museum and the Wilmette Police Department will be hosting joint open houses at their respective locations on Ridge Road. Come and enjoy a performance from the Wilmette Community Band on the museum’s front lawn at 12:00, explore the Museum’s historic building, and tour the exhibits. Kids can get “locked up” in the building’s original jail cell, as well as enjoy family-friendly activities. Down the street at the Police Department, take a tour of the station and enjoy a free hot dog! We hope to see you there.

Local Event: Museum & Police Department Open Houses

Wilmette-Kenilworth

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Museum & Police Department Open Houses

Sunday May 5, 2024: The Wilmette Historical Museum and the Wilmette Police Department will be hosting joint open houses at their...

On Sunday, June 30th, the Wilmette Historical Society will host its 2024 Historic Garden Walk. The Society’s first Garden Walk was held during the summer of 2021, and the event’s popularity since then has led to its return this year with new gardens that are sure to fascinate and inspire people of all ages. 
Join us in exploring four Wilmette gardens, and learn more about their unique designs and features, as well as the exterior architecture and history of their adjoining homes. This is an exciting event for gardeners, history buffs, and for those who are simply curious and would enjoy a fun afternoon stroll. 
Ticket proceeds for this event benefit the operating budget and special projects of the Wilmette Historical Museum. Beginning May 1, advance discounted tickets go on sale and are $40 for members, $50 for non-members, and $25 for high school and college students. Prices increase by $10 beginning Monday, June 24. Tickets can be purchased on our website or by calling or stopping by the Museum. Please check our website for a list of sponsors and for the most up-to-date information, or call us. 
The Museum appreciates the generous support of Bartlett Tree Experts, Chalet Nursery &amp; Gardens, de Giulio Kitchen Design, Morgante Wilson Architects, Nature’s Perspective Landscaping, North Shore Community Bank, Scott Simpson Design + Build, and The North Shore Weekend, all sponsors of this year’s Historic Garden Walk.

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Historic Garden Walk

Sunday June 30, 2024: On Sunday, June 30th, the Wilmette Historical Society will host its 2024 Historic Garden Walk. The Society’s first...

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The Wilmette Historical Museum is dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of Wilmette's past. By exploring, preserving, and sharing the history of Wilmette and the surrounding area, the Museum seeks to find and tell our community's stories, and to connect those stories to Chicago, Illinois, and U.S. history.

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