LOCATION:  5N726 Crane Rd., St. Charles
(630) 513-4370

 

FEE:  Varies with each program (free to roam the grounds)

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HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm | Sunday: Closed | Grounds: Daily, dawn - dusk

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• 100+ acres of farmland that includes restored farm buildings, farm animals, fruit orchards

• Drop-in programs include hand milking a jersey cow, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, groom a horse, feed the animals. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

• Custom events and birthday parties available

LOCATION:  3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles
(630) 513-4399

 

FEE: FREE, but donations appreciated

HOURS: 

Grounds Open Daily
Dawn to Dusk
Weather & Conditions Permitting

Building Hours
Monday-Saturday • 10am to 4pm

• Animals on exhibit include several varieties of turtles, snakes, and frogs.

• Indoor turtle pond

• 130 acres of woodland with paths and trails YEAR ROUND!

LOCATION:  8 Indiana Street, St. Charles

(630) 377-6424

 

FEE:  $1 suggested per patron

HOURS: By appointment​ only

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• Handsome limestone restored Greek Revival home

• Operates as a Preservation Study House, illustrating both interior and exterior restoration techniques

• Patrons can go on a scavenger hunt, collecting clues to uncover mysteries at the house 

LOCATION:  37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles

(630) 377-6424

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FEE:  $3 suggested for adults and $2 suggested for kids

HOURS: On select Sundays from 1-4pm

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• Original farmhouse - restored and furnished

• Kane County’s own “little house on the prairie” 

• Costumed docents teach about family life, food preparation, games, and activities from the era 

• Special events each month during the summer 

• Hands-on experiences for old and young 

LOCATION:  37W700 Dean Street St. Charles
(630) 377-6424

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FEE: Donations appreciated

HOURS: On select Sundays from 1-4pm

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• Group tours available year-round

• One-room schoolhouse with a teacher sharing lessons and games from 1872

LOCATION:  37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles
(630) 444-3190

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FEE:  FREE

HOURS: Monday - Wednesdays 3 - 7pm

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• Located in LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve

• Interactive exhibits with hands-on learning opportunities

LOCATION:  215 E. Main Street, St. Charles
(630) 584-6967

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FEE: $5 suggested donation

HOURS: Thursday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm ***Closed in January

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• Three rotating exhibits, but the main exhibit delves into St. Charles’s rich history

• Curious Fox Gift Shop