Art & Artists Program

The Little Traveler 404 South Third Street, Geneva

A historian from the Geneva History Museum will share stories of artists inspired by Geneva's beauty, including William Moulis, who painted murals in The Little Traveler, and Sylvia Simon, former owner of the shop.  $20 includes breakfast and a goody bag with offers from Geneva restaurants and shops - including The Little Traveler.  All proceeds…

May is Membership Month – Birthday Celebration

Ashland Center 25 North Third Street, Geneva, IL, United States

In honor of May is Membership Month, the Geneva History Museum will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the building at 25 North Third Street from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 4.  Follow the teal balloons to several locations inside the building to learn fun facts about the original entrance, the reuse of the…

A Century of Service

Brown Bag Program This year marks the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75, chartered in August 1919. The Legion’s history can be found all around Geneva including the West Side Cemetery.  The large slabs at West Side Cemetery’s driveway circle were installed and dedicated by the Legion on May 30, 1928.…

Geneva on 2 Wheels Bike Tour – May 15

Mill Race Cyclery 11 East State Street, Geneva, IL, United States

In celebration of Kane County Bike Week, join docents from the Geneva History Museum at Mill Race Cyclery, bring your bicycle or rent one and get ready for a fun ride.  This seven mile tour at a relaxed pace includes Fabyan Forest Preserve, a secret grotto, historic homes and a visit to the museum.  Participants…

Geneva on 2 Wheels Bike Tour – May 17

Mill Race Cyclery 11 East State Street, Geneva, IL, United States

In celebration of Kane County Bike Week, join docents from the Geneva History Museum at Mill Race Cyclery, bring your bicycle or rent one and get ready for a fun ride.  This seven mile tour at a relaxed pace includes Fabyan Forest Preserve, a secret grotto, historic homes and a visit to the museum.  Participants…

Geneva On Wheels – May 21

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

Join us for a 45-minute van tour of historic Geneva, sharing fun stories of people, properties and events. Tours start at the Museum at 10:30 a.m. and end at The Little Traveler where you can add on lunch for $9.95.  Tour registration is $25/person and includes a Goodie Bag full of offers from Geneva shops and…

VIP/Members Only Opening – Kane County Juried Art Exhibition

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

Be the first to explore the selected artworks and winners of "Best in Show 2D" and "Best in Show 3D" in our Feature Gallery.  Select your favorite work of art at the opening to be awarded the "Crowd Pleaser" ribbon. 6:30 p.m. Guest Juror's remarks and award announcements, Crowd Pleaser award announced at the end…

Children’s Gallery Exhibition – “Let’s Play Railway!”

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

Little engineers can enjoy a pretend ride in this traveling exhibit's life-size engine, cattle wagon and caboose.  The hands-on activities in Let's Play Railway!™ promote early math and literacy.  They encourage children to solve problems and interact with others as they communicate, share and take turns.  This exhibit features buttons, sound effects, puzzles, play tables…

Swedish Days Trolley Tours

Enjoy a 35-minute guided tour including stories of historic Geneva starting every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, Wednesday, June 19 or Thursday, June 20 at Third and James Streets.  This year's route will include historic homes, the Geneva Golf Club, Country Day School, Burgess-Norton, Memorial Pool,…

Story Time – June 26

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

Story time theme for June is Trains. Join us each month during the summer for a special story time reading about a theme featured in the children's exhibition "Let's Play Railway!"   Drop in for reading and an activity led by the Geneva Public Library.  Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 years old with…