Children's Museums
DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building
📍 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL 60187🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
About DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building
History museum with a model railroad. Local-history museum known for its detailed model railroad installation with 2,000 ft. of track. The museum features an HO Scale Model Railroad with 2,000 feet of track and detailed reproduction of an entire city layout. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm
- Highlights
- HO Scale Model Railroad, Train Saturdays programs
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features an HO Scale Model Railroad with 2,000 feet of track and detailed reproduction of an entire city layout
- The museum is housed in a historic old library building in Wheaton, IL
- Admission is free to the DuPage County Historical Museum, making it an accessible educational resource for all ages
- The museum operates the Train Saturdays program on the 3rd and 5th Saturdays of each month, when the model trains are operational
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on the 3rd or 5th Saturday of the month to see the trains operating in the impressive HO Scale Model Railroad layout, which features an entire reproduced city—the highlight many visitors mention.
- Plan to spend time in the basement toy room, especially if visiting with young children (ages 2-5). Multiple reviewers noted their toddlers had great fun playing there while exploring the trains.
- Admission is completely free, making this an excellent value destination. The museum encourages donations to support operations, but there's no cost to enter and explore.
- The museum is housed in a beautiful historic library building with informational signs throughout. Take time to read the exhibits documenting DuPage County history and how people lived in the past—reviewers appreciated the educational content.
- Staff members are notably friendly and welcoming. Don't hesitate to ask them for guidance on the best exhibits to see or details about the model railroad operations.
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