Wilmette History Museum
A small free museum on local history in Wilmette, housed in the historic Gross Point Village Hall building. Renamed from the Wilmette Historical Museum in 2025.
609 Ridge Rd
Kid essentials
Free to enterYes
- Monday
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
How kid-friendly is it?
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