Our Mission

The West Chicago City Museum is a dynamic history and art center that inspires and involves the community through research, programs and exhibits. The museum vows to encourage and fulfill the cultural needs for expression, as well as promote acceptance and understanding of the West Chicago community.


35th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell - Self Guided Tour

Did you miss the fun on Friday, October 4, 2024? There’s still time to participate! Head on over to Oakwood Cemetery from October 7 through November 2 and follow the signs. Each sign has a QR code that will lead you to the script and a video of the presentation that night!

Can’t make it out to the cemetery? Check out our new News Section for more!


West Chicago City Museum, housed in the former Turner Town Hall. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates to 1884.

West Chicago City Museum, housed in the former Turner Town Hall. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates to 1884.

Main Street of yesteryear and today

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Chicago, Burlingon, & Quincy Depot