Elgin Attractions
Elgin offers ethnic and historical diversity. Gail Borden invented the process of condensing milk here.
Elgin Area Historical Museum
This 1856 Neoclassical building once housed the Elgin Academy. Some of the items on display at the Elgin Area Historical Museum include the history of the Elgin National Watch Company, an American Indian exhibit and Road Race memorabilia.
Elgin Area Historical Society
360 Park Street
Elgin, IL 60120-4455
United States
360 Park Street
Elgin, IL 60120-4455
United States
Phone 1 (847) 742-4248
Fax 1 (847) 931-6199
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Housed in a 1903 fire station, displays include vintage fire trucks, fire equipment and fire safety education is provided.
Elgin Public Museum
Elgin Public Museum was built in 1907 and houses over 15,000 specimens of natural history items. The collection was first exhibited in the Lords Park Pavilion in 1898.
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60120-4278
United States
225 Grand Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60120-4278
United States
Phone 1 (847) 741-6655
Fax 1 (847) 931-6787
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Parking
Free
