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November 2022
Raffle for “Prototype for ‘Sonrise, Bay of Naples Italy’” Painting
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win this “Prototype for ‘Sonrise, Bay of Naples Italy’” (10x30”, acrylic on board) by Geneva artist, Dennis Gramlich. Painting is currently on display with the Crèche. Tickets $25/each or 5 for $100 and may be purchased here online or at the Geneva History Museum front desk. Drawing will be held at 4 PM, Friday, December 16. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit the museum. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE "This painting was inspired by a…
Find out more »December 2022
Annual Members Celebration
Celebrate with us! 5 PM, Monday, December 12 Enjoy appetizers and refreshments. Stories about the museum and play a Geneva history game. Explore the museum gallery and new neon selfie wall. Take 20% off Gift Shop purchases made that evening only. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »February 2023
VIP/Members Only Exhibition Opening
One of the many benefits of being a Geneva History Museum member! Join us for this sneak preview of the new Feature Gallery exhibition, Viking's Voyage - A 19th century ship's journey from Norway to Illinois. Come explore the story of this replica ship that is the largest surviving display artifact of the 1893 Columbian Exposition and holds more than twenty-five years of Geneva history. This is the first time the newly restored nine-foot-tall dragon head and tail of the ship…
Find out more »Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with a presentation focusing on prominent Black members of the Tri-City community. This is a Brown Bag Series Program presented at the Geneva History Museum at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September - November and February - May. Please register in advance to assure seating. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
Find out more »March 2023
Viking Women
Celebrate Women's History Month with a presentation on Viking women by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of Friends of the Viking Ship. This is a Brown Bag Series Program presented at the Geneva History Museum at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September - November and February - May. Please register in advance to assure seating. In-Person Registration Virtual Registration
Find out more »April 2023
Viking Cuisine
Come learn all about the lifestyle and eating habits of the Vikings. Presented by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of Friends of the Viking Ship. This is a Brown Bag Series Program presented at the Geneva History Museum at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September - November and February - May. Please register in advance to assure seating. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
Find out more »May 2023
History of Geneva Vikings
Learn about the history of Geneva High School's Viking mascot. Presented by GHM Educator, Heidi Howlett. This is a Brown Bag Series Program presented at the Geneva History Museum at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September - November and February - May. Please register in advance to assure seating. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
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