Wheaton was founded by Jesse and Warren Wheaton, they also founded Wheaton College in 1860. 24 religious publishers and organizations are located in Wheaton.
Center for History in Wheaton allows visitors to experience history through hands-on activities. Exhibits are featured in the two galleries with emphasis on Wheaton and the College.
Address: Center for History, 606 North Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187-4167, United States
Phone: 1 (630) 682-9472, Fax: 1 (630) 682-9913
Cosley Zoo, located on 5 acres, offers visitors an opportunity to see native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals in naturalistic environments. The facility is dedicated to education, conservation, and recreation.
Address: Cosley Zoo, 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187, United States
Phone: 1 (630) 665-5534, Fax: 1 (630) 260-6408
Hours:
January 2 to March 31: 9am-4pm
April 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm
November 1 to November 30: 9am-4pm
December 1 to December 31: 9am-9pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
DuPage County Historical Museum is housed in this Richardsonian Romanesque home, built in 1891 as the Adams Memorial Library. Exhibits cover over 150 years of local history including costumes, period settings and a model railroad.
Address: DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 East Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187, United States
Phone: 1 (630) 665-4710, Fax: 1 (630) 665-5880
Hours:
8:30am-4:30pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Sat:12pm-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
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