For the first time, West Chicago City Museum is publishing an enhanced eBook version of “A Brief History of an Old Railroad Town.” More than 30 years ago, local historians Frank F. Scobey and Gerald D. Musich compiled the overview of West Chicago’s history from the arrival of the railroads in the mid-1800s up until […]
A busy season for the City Museum
Between new and ongoing exhibits, summer camps, Late Night openings and Depot Days, the West Chicago City Museum will be a summer destination for people of all ages. Also revving up is another season of the popular Passport to Adventure. Each summer, suburban museums team up to provide the program which runs from May 1, […]
The (Bi)Cycle of Life
City Integrates Theme in Two New Public Exhibits – Artists Invited to Participate A call for artists by the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission for its 2014 Community Banner Art project dovetails with a historical exhibit planned to debut at the City Museum in early spring. Both public exhibits are themed, The (Bi)Cycle of Life, and […]
2013 Addition to Historic Ornament Series Now Available; Plus, New City Museum Exhibit to Open Shortly
West Chicago, Illinois: November 7, 2013 – The West Chicago City Museum has announced the reissue of its 2001 commemorative ornament of the CB&Q Depot as part of the continuing Historic Ornament Series. The Depot ornament will be in full color and include updated information about the building. Previously thought to have been built in […]
Take Pictorial Tour of Iconic National Parks
Our National Parks Opening Reception Gallery 200, 200 Main Street, West Chicago Friday, November 1, 2013 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. West Chicago, Illinois: October 25, 2013 – Award-winning photographer and Gallery 200 member artist Mike Smith offers a glimpse into the grandeur of America’s National Parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Badlands and others. His […]
