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November 2019
Last Day – Kane County Juried Art Exhibition
Last chance to explore these thirty-two selected artworks submitted by residents from Kane County. Discover the winners of “Best in Show 2D,” “Best in Show 3D,” "Honorable Mentions" and the “Crowd Pleaser” awards. Feature Gallery open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission $3/person, $2/children ages 3 to 10 and FREE for Museum Members.
Find out more »Geneva On Wheels – November 8
Join us for a 45-minute van tour of historic Geneva, sharing fun stories of people, properties and events. Tour registration is $25/person and includes a Goodie Bag full of offers from Geneva shops and restaurants, FREE admission to the Museum and a postcard from the Gift Shop. Schedule your own tour date, minimum 6 people. Bring your own bus or trolly and we will hop on to give the tour. Bike tours and walking tours also available. Call 630-232-4951 for…
Find out more »History of the Fabyan Forest Preserve
In honor of the 80th anniversary of Kane County's acquisition of the Fabyan Estate, Vivian Lasken, Director of the Fabyan Villa & Japanese Garden, will share stories of Fabyan Forest Preserve's history. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Champagne Brunch at The Little Traveler
Kick-off your holiday season in the Atrium Café with a special Italian-themed brunch fundraiser for restoration of our 18th century Neapolitan nativity. Hear unique stories behind this masterpiece first displayed at The Little Traveler starting in the 1930s. Limited seats available. Participants get a goodie bag full of offers from Geneva shops and restaurants and a special first-viewing of the season of the Créche at the Geneva History Museum that afternoon. REGISTER HERE or call The Little Traveler 630-232-4200
Find out more »Annual Geneva Giving Trees & 18th Century Créche Display Open
Visit our gallery of Christmas trees decorated by local charities. Marvel at our 18th century Créche, a historic nativity scene originally displayed at The Little Traveler since the 1930s. Giving Trees and Créche on display through December 21.
Find out more »December 2019
Special Evening Viewing of the Annual Geneva Giving Trees & 18th Century Créche Display
Special evening viewing of Christmas trees and our 18th century nativity during the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. Take your photo in our antique sleigh photo booth!
Find out more »Museum Merry Mixer Fundraiser
Enjoy appetizers, music and raffle prizes at this cocktail party fundraiser for our magnificent 18th century nativity restoration. Reservations include appetizers and one drink ticket - $5/each for additional tickets. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Annual Members Celebration
Members only private party to celebrate the Museum's accomplishments. A review of the Museum's finances and voting for Board of Directors positions, followed by appetizers, wine, and fun. Special 20% off Gift Shop discount for attendees. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Museum Closed for Inventory & Exhibition Installation
The Geneva History Museum will be closed from December 23 through February 7 for Gift Shop Inventory and Exhibition installation. Feature Gallery Exhibition - Disaster and Destruction Hit Geneva, opens February 8 to the public.
Find out more »February 2020
VIP/Members Only Exhibition Opening Party “Disaster & Destruction Hit Geneva”
Be the first to view our new Feature Gallery Exhibition: Disaster & Destruction Hit Geneva A photographic exhibition highlighting the disasters and destruction that have rocked this city and how Geneva responded in the wake of devastation. Appetizers and wine will be served. Tornados, fires, floods and blizzards have affected Geneva and several changed the landscape to create the town we know today. Guest Presentation at 6:30 p.m. by Brian Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service. Brian…
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