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Visitor tip
Ask staff for the scavenger hunt activity when you arrive - it's a great way to engage children and guide them through the exhibits in an interactive way
Visitor tip
Don't miss the hands-on interactive experiences like milking the replica dairy cow, sitting on the 1890s farmhouse porch, and experimenting with the typewriter and rotary phone - these are the highlights for kids
Visitor tip
Bring children curious about early 20th century technology and local history - the exhibits focus on how things worked (telegraph, steam engine, typewriter, rotary phone) which resonates well with kids interested in mechanical and historical learning
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- Buffalo Grove community history and heritage
- Interactive Activities
- Milk replica dairy cow, try vintage typewriter, explore 1890s farmhouse
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 11am-4:30pm, Sun 1-4pm (closed Fri-Sat)
What visitors say
If you are curious to know about the history of Buffalo Grove, this would be a great place to visit! It showcases the social history of Buffalo Grove from 1830s. The nice lady at the front desk was so kind and provided the little one…
Great place to learn about local history! Always free, so you can stop by for a little while and check things out, or stay longer and explore the whole place. Check their Facebook posts for free activities, often offered when kids…
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable! Fun for field trips and to learn about the local history of the area.
From 63 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features an interactive 1890s farmhouse porch exhibit where visitors can sit and experience life from that era, combined with a replica dairy cow that visitors can milk
- The Raupp Museum offers free admission and provides seasonal educational programs and changing exhibit spaces, with staff-led scavenger hunts available for visitors
- The museum showcases the social history of Buffalo Grove spanning from the 1830s across two permanent gallery spaces, documenting nearly 200 years of local history
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