Elgin Public Museum
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The oldest purpose-built museum in Illinois, home to original Victorian taxidermy and natural history exhibits.

📜 Oldest purpose-built museum in Illinois, established 1920.
🔍 Features natural history and anthropology exhibits, including Victorian taxidermy and unique specimens.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore the oldest museum building in Illinois
🦁 See unique specimens like Nathan Leopold's bird collection and an ancient Irish Deer
🌳 Located in Lords Park, offering additional attractions like a zoo with bison and elk
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational programs and events for all ages

Why Avoid

🗓️ Museum is closed to the public throughout January

Cost

💰 Adults $3, Children 3-12 and Seniors 60+ $2, Under 3 and Members Free.

Hours

🕒 Hours vary by season. Generally open Thursday-Sunday in summer (12-4 pm), and Saturdays & Sundays in fall/winter/spring (12-4 pm). Closed in January.

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