Annual Members Meeting & Celebration

Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Members only private meeting and party to elect board members and to celebrate the museum's accomplishments. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with a fun game to end the evening. Special 20% off Gift Shop discount for attendees. REGISTER HERE

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Compete in four trivia rounds (one round Geneva history) while enjoying delicious food with friends. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, most creative team name and best costumes, so round up your smartest pals and show off your trivia skills. Don't miss out on this exciting fundraiser! Teams of up to 8 people.…

$35.00

VIP/Members Only Exhibition Preview Celebration

Be the first to see the latest Feature Gallery exhibition "Eat Your Heart Out Geneva" - an exploration of Geneva's historic restaurants. Enjoy appetizers and wine while you explore this exhibition. Special presentation at 6 PM featuring restaurant critic, Izzy Kharasch of Hospitality Works Inc. REGISTER HERE

Restaurant Roundtable

Geneva's seasoned restaurant owners come together to share insights and stories from the world of hospitality. From managing daily operations to cultivating community connections, this discussion offers a look at the challenges and joys of owning a restaurant in Geneva. Registration recommended, $5/person, free for museum members. REGISTER HERE

A Brief History of The Girls School

Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett, will present a history of the Illinois State Training School for Girls that was once located in Geneva. Reservations recommended, $5/person, free for museum members. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Reagan Comes to Geneva

In April 1982, President Ronald Reagan visited an eighth grade class at St. Peter's Catholic School. GHM will share the story of his visit along with a panel of former Geneva Republican reporters and a few of those eighth grader students. REGISTER HERE

Genevans Held Hostage

Forty years ago four parishioners and the pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church were taken hostage on TWA Flight 847. Learn the timeline of those 17 days that later became a made-for-television movie. Registration recommended, $5/person, free for museum members. REGISTER HERE

Swedish Days Trolley Tours

Friday tours are cancelled due to the trolley having mechanical issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check back next year. Hop on board our trolley during Swedish Days and enjoy a 35-minute* guided tour of historic downtown Geneva with stories of restaurants to coincide with our current Feature Exhibition "Eat Your Heart Out Geneva." Tours…

$25.00

Historic House Tour

Explore four homes in downtown Geneva and learn their history, who built them and stories of people who lived in them. Enjoy this rare opportunity to walk through the homes and explore their unique character. Tickets include tours of all four homes and a church, admission to the Geneva History Museum that day, and a…

Penguin Software – The Geneva Connection

In the early 1980s, Geneva was home to Penguin Software, a pioneer in creating tools for computer graphics, animation and music. These tools were licensed to other software publishers, helping shape early computer games and educational software. Founder Mark Pelczarski will personally share stories of Penguin's rapid growth and the excitement of building a tech…