At a glance
#1 of 4 Tourist attractions in ElginLocalGuideWorld score: 4.77
Rating breakdown
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5 ★82%
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4 ★14%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Elgin History Museum?
- Elgin History Museum is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 166 reviews.
- How does Elgin History Museum rank in Elgin?
- Elgin History Museum is #1 of 4 Tourist attractions in Elgin by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Elgin History Museum located?
- 360 Park St, Elgin, IL 60120 — 1.4 km from the center of Elgin.
- How can I contact Elgin History Museum?
- Phone: (847) 742-4248 · Website: elginhistory.org
Enjoyed time with my grand children. Loved the friendly atmosphere. My grand children enjoyed the scavenger hunt!
What a fantastic, well maintained, informative local museum! Learnt so much about this neighboring town of ours that I did not know about including the famous Elgin Watch Company and all the products and companies tracing their roots back to this industrious city.
A nice well designed museum about an interesting city and it's citizens. l wish we could have stayed longer.
My grandson and I visited the Elgin History museum today. We loved learning about the history of Elgin and all the hands on exhibits. My grandson favorite exhibit was the general store and mine was the exhibit on the watch factory. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. Thank you for a fun afternoon!
The Elgin History Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of Elgin. The exhibits are well-curated, informative, and engaging, covering various aspects of the city’s past. The historic building itself is beautifully preserved, adding to the overall charm of the museum. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, often providing insightful tours and information. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in learning more about Elgin’s heritage.
For a small museum, we were happily surprised by the information and fun facts packed into these well-organized exhibits! There's something for almost everyone to learn and enjoy.
One whole room is dedicated to the Elgin National Watch Company, which also founded the observatory at what is now the planetarium for U-46 schools. Fascinating details about the production and timekeeping of watches, as well as other ways the technology was used. Couldn't resist trying the whistle used for break signals at the factory, too.
We also learned about the Elgin Butter Company and the Illinois Condensed Milk Company, to name just a few local businesses. Loved the sesquicentennial quilt hanging near the stairs ~ such intricate work.
The space was really clean and well illuminated. For this being in an historic building, it was a happy surprise that the space smelled fresh and not musty.
Friendly and helpful staff, too! Special shout out to Terry (docent who drew our attention to a few special exhibits) and Paul (board member who chatted with us about membership benefits).
One whole room is dedicated to the Elgin National Watch Company, which also founded the observatory at what is now the planetarium for U-46 schools. Fascinating details about the production and timekeeping of watches, as well as other ways the technology was used. Couldn't resist trying the whistle used for break signals at the factory, too.
We also learned about the Elgin Butter Company and the Illinois Condensed Milk Company, to name just a few local businesses. Loved the sesquicentennial quilt hanging near the stairs ~ such intricate work.
The space was really clean and well illuminated. For this being in an historic building, it was a happy surprise that the space smelled fresh and not musty.
Friendly and helpful staff, too! Special shout out to Terry (docent who drew our attention to a few special exhibits) and Paul (board member who chatted with us about membership benefits).
Museum was extremely interesting. Love the amount of information, interactive things, history and all things on display. Totally worth the trip! Very clean place and lots of fun!
One of the Best museums Elgin has to offer. You can explore for hours every time and still come away with new information. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous and the curator is World class. Necessary in a town with Elgin's rich history.
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