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…

Story Time – July 19

Story time theme for July is Farming. 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…

Story Time – August 6

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

Story time theme for August is Transportation. 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…

Peck Farm Park: A Family Legacy

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

Join Trish Burns, Manager of Geneva Park District's Peck Farm Park, as she celebrates the Peck Farm House's 150th anniversary with an in-depth look at the Peck Family and their legacy. REGISTER HERE

BBQ at the Museum – Annual Fundraiser

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!  Please join us next year. Join us for an evening of fun under a lit canopy to help raise funds for the museum, 6 to 9p.m., Thursday, September 12.  Special guest emcee Scott Mackay of 95.9FM The River.  Cash bar $5/ticket to purchase beer from Stockholm's Brew Pub, wine from…

Geneva On Wheels – September 25

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.…

Radical Decorative: Geneva’s Howell Furniture Company at the Century of Progress

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

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair closing on October 31, 1934.  Join Stuart Henn, Marketing and Education Coordinator from Northern Illinois University Art Museum, as he explores Geneva's connection to the Century of Progress Exposition. Register by Clicking Here