Museum Now Open by Appointment Only

With the State of Illinois now in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, we are excited to announce that we have reopened to the public by appointment only. Visitors will be able to tour exhibits including “Wilmette in Photographs: 1850-1950” and “Wilmette Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” as well as visit our research center.

Our plans prioritize the safety of our visitors and staff and allow for only one individual or small group to be in our research center or an exhibit area at a time. Appointments will be made for Sundays – Thursdays, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. No walk-ins, please. For further information and to make an appointment, please email the Museum at museum@wilmette.com, or call us at 847-853-7666. We have missed seeing the community at the Museum, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Free Summer Family Fun Activity

Head out with your family on foot, bikes or in your car to follow a trail of clues around Wilmette and win a prize!  Kids aged 13 and younger who answer all the clues to solve this Wilmette history mystery will receive a coupon for a free individual pizza generously donated by Lou Malnati’s and be entered into a raffle for a prize from the museum gift shop. Families can pick up activity booklets outside the museum entrance or download them on this page. 
Calling All Vintage Car Owners!

We look forward each September to hosting Auto Historica, our annual vintage car show!  To allow for social distancing this year, the Museum is hoping to organize a vintage car parade around Wilmette on Sunday, September 13th.  If you would like to participate in this fun community event and show your vintage car (pre-1980), please contact the Museum by August 20th.