Invest in Geneva's History

Feature Exhibition

Now thru December 23, 2025

An exploration of Geneva's historic restaurants

Swedish Days Trolley Tours

12-4PM, June 18, 19 & 20

New route each year!

Historic House Tours

Sunday, July 20, 12PM-4PM

A rare opportunity to tour four homes!

Historic House Tours

Sunday, July 20, 12PM-4PM

A rare opportunity to tour four homes!

Investor Spotlight

Dan Maier shares his story of volunteering and supporting GHM.

The Sterling Society

New museum's corporate partnership

GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL MUSEUM

Geneva History Museum is passionate about collecting, preserving and educating the community about Geneva’s rich history. Explore award-winning exhibitions with rare artifacts, participate in fascinating programs, and find unique Geneva gifts. Belong to Geneva’s story by supporting the Museum!

CONTACT INFORMATION

113 South Third Street

Geneva, IL 60134

Phone: 630-232-4951

Email: info@genevahistorymuseum.org

Upcoming Events

BELONG TO GENEVA'S STORY

The mission of the Geneva History Museum is to preserve and share Geneva's evolving story while inspiring and engaging the community. Join us!

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Geneva History Museum is to preserve and share Geneva’s evolving story while inspiring and engaging the community.

We will accomplish this by…

Collecting: Acquiring material on Geneva’s history in all forms from past to present.

Preserving: Caring for the artifacts in our collection for present and future generations.

Researching: Sharing our unique resources with researchers across the world.

Educating: Inspiring and engaging visitors through programs and exhibitions.

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Admission $5/adult; $2/ages 3-10, students and seniors 65+

FREE for Museum Members & FREE Tuesdays!

Closed on Holiday weekends

SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS THRU AUGUST 19

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. FREE Tuesdays!

Wednesday: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Thursday: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Friday: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Saturday: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Sunday: Closed

OUR NEWS

Celebrate Geneva’s Legendary Women

Mar 3, 2025
In honor of Women’s History Month, the museum created a t-shirt featuring nine women who made an impact on our town. There are too many legends to include on one…
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Donor Spotlight – Dan Maier

Nov 1, 2024
Why do you support the Geneva History Museum? I have a keen interest in American history and I was raised in Geneva. My involvement with the museum started after I…
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2nd Tuesdays @ 2 PM

Jun 26, 2024
Starting in September 2024, the Geneva History Museum will offer monthly programs “2nd Tuesdays @ 2 PM” in place of the former Brown Bag Programs. The format of the programs…
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GHM Updates Code of Ethics

Apr 8, 2024
Ethical codes evolve in response to changing conditions, values and ideas. A professional code of ethics must, therefore, be periodically updated. It must also rest upon widely shared values. Although…
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Donor Spotlight

Nov 7, 2023
Nancy Bell & Pat Kessler “Never were there such devoted sisters…” Sisters, Nancy Bell and Pat Kessler grew up in Geneva. They volunteer weekly at the museum and are G.E.M.s…
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The Joshel Silos

Nov 7, 2023
If you were in Geneva before 1995 you recognize this photograph of the former Joshel silos along North River Lane. They were built in 1917 by Mayer Joshel for his…
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