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MUSEUMS + NATURE CENTERS
St. charles
PRIMROSE FARM
5N726 Crane Rd., St. Charles
(630) 513-4370
ADMISSION: Varies with each program (free to roam the grounds)
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
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Drop-in programs include hand milking a jersey cow, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, groom a horse, feed the animals. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Custom events and birthday parties available
St. Charles
HICKORY KNOLLS
DISCOVERY CENTER
3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles
(630) 513-4399
ADMISSION: FREE, but donations appreciated
HOURS: Tuesday - Wednesday and Friday - Saturday: 10:00am- 4:00pm | Thursday: 10:00am- 8:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Animals on exhibit include several varieties of turtles, snakes, and frogs.
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Indoor turtle pond
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130 acres of woodland with paths and trails YEAR ROUND!
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1850 BEITH HOUSE
8 Indiana Street, St. Charles
(630) 377-6424
ADMISSION: $1 suggested per patron
HOURS: By appointment only
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Handsome limestone restored Greek Revival home
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Operates as a Preservation Study House, illustrating both interior and exterior restoration techniques
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Patrons can go on a scavenger hunt, collecting clues to uncover mysteries at the house
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1843 DURANT HOUSE
37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles
(630) 377-6424
ADMISSION: $3 suggested for adults and $2 suggested for kids
HOURS: First and Third Sundays from 1-4pm, June through September
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Original farmhouse - restored and furnished
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Kane County’s own “little house on the prairie”
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Costumed docents teach about family life, food preparation, games, and activities from the era
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Special events each month during the summer
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Hands-on experiences for old and young
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PIONEER SHOLES SCHOOL
37W700 Dean Street St. Charles
(630) 377-6424
ADMISSION: Donations appreciated
HOURS: First and Third Sundays from 1-4pm, June through September
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Group tours available year-round
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One-room schoolhouse with a teacher sharing lessons and games from 1872
ST. CHARLES
CREEK BEND NATURE CENTER
37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles
(630) 444-3190
ADMISSION: FREE
HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm | Saturday and Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Located in LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve
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Interactive exhibits with hands-on learning opportunities
ST. CHARLES
ST. CHARLES
HISTORY MUSEUM
215 E. Main Street, St. Charles
(630) 584-6967
ADMISSION: $5 suggested donation
HOURS: Tuesday - 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
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Curious Fox Gift Shop
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