Wheaton Attractions

Wheaton was founded by Jesse and Warren Wheaton, they also founded Wheaton College in 1860. 24 religious publishers and organizations are located in Wheaton.

Billy Graham Center

The Billy Graham Center has a museum that exhibits the history of evangelism from Colonial times to present. There is also a library and archives.

Address

Billy Graham Center
500 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187-1909
United States

Phone 1 (630) 752-5157

Fax 1 (630) 752-5916

http://bgc.gospelcom.net

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Center for History (formerly Wheaton History Center)

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

http://www.wheaton.lib.il.us/whc/

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	15:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 7.50
Senior over 60	$ 6.50
Students	$ 5.50
Child 8 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo features domestic farm animals and native Illinois wildlife. An 1887 railroad station, antique caboose, and a 125-year-old barn are found on the grounds.

Address

Cosley Zoo
1356 North Gary Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States

Phone 1 (630) 665-5534

Fax 1 (630) 260-6408

http://www.cosleyzoo.org

Hours

January 2 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

April 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to November 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

December 1 to December 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Tips

Donations accepted.

DuPage County Historical Museum

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

http://dupagemuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	12:00	12:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:00	16:00

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 (Apr 08)

Facilities

Gift shop

Wheaton College

Founded in 1860, Wheaton College began as Illinois Institute and then was renamed by Jonathan Blanchard, the first president.

Address

Wheaton College
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593
United States

Phone 1 (630) 752-5000

Fax 1 (630) 752-7036

http://www.wheaton.edu