Past Events

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…

Kick-off your holiday season with a talk on our 18th century Neapolitan nativity. Hear unique stories and hidden meanings behind this masterpiece that was first displayed at The Little Traveler in the 1930's. Be the first to view the Crèche this holiday season - it will be setup for this program and ready for viewing during regular museum hours through December 23. Read about the display HERE. This is a Brown Bag Program presented at noon on the second Tuesday…

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

This event is reaching capacity. Please call to inquire about a reservation. 630-232-4951 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…

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

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

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

Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Geneva's east side including stories of houses, buildings, and people with an option to exit the trolley at Good Templar Park to take an additional 30-minute guided tour of the Viking Ship. Tours start every hour from 12 PM - 4 PM Wednesday, June 21, Thursday, June 22, and Friday, June 23 at South Third and Campbell Streets. The trolley will pick up visitors from Good Templar Park on the next tour. The 4 PM tour…