Oak Hill Cemetery Walk

Explore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. NOTE: with Route 25 detour, you can…

West Side Cemetery Walk – 12 PM

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator…

West Side Cemetery Walk – 2 PM

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator…

Annual Ghost Walks

Where is the most haunted spot in Geneva? Join us for ghostly tales shared through guided tours of historic downtown. Tours start at the museum with a few haunting videos…

Winter Life in Viking Times

Kick-off your holiday season with a talk on winter Viking traditions. Presented by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of the Friends of the Viking Ship. New this year, all Geneva History Museum…

Annual Geneva Giving Trees Display

Walk through downtown Geneva and visit the various Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite online or in person at the museum. Voting continues through January…

18th Century Crèche Display Opens

Come to the museum to marvel at our 18th century nativity scene, originally displayed at The Little Traveler since the 1930s. Display will be open through December 23.

Christmas Walk

Special evening viewing of our 18th century nativity, the Feature Gallery Viking's Voyage exhibition and the Main Gallery, Geneva's Story. Take your photo at our Belong to Geneva's Story neon…

Annual Members Only Meeting

A membership meeting to review the bylaws and elect members of the board of directors. (View suggested bylaw changes HERE or pick up a copy at the museum.) Enjoy appetizers…

Freya’s Farewell & Winter Solstice

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

Join us from 7-8:30 PM, Thursday, December 21 at the Geneva History Museum for Freya's Farewell, a final celebration of the immensely successful “Viking's Voyage” exhibition. This event will take…