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

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

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!

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

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

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…

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…

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…

Explore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25 with Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. REGISTER HERE

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street with Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts Heidi and her group of volunteers have accomplished. Meet at the cemetery. REGISTER HERE