Fri, Feb 26 - 8:30 AM, Current Mitigations

As of Tuesday, February 2, 2021 the Governor’s Phase 4 Mitigation Plan became effective for our area. Regular operations and programs are affected and subject to change at any time. The Elk Grove Park District continues to follow the recommendations from the Governor’s office, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as it pertains to public parks and recreation activities and facilities. See the latest updates here. Announcements will also be made through our E-News and Elk Grove Park District Facebook page as it becomes available.

Morton & Olmsted Park - Our Parks crew is working on clearing weed trees and brush along the creek as part of an inhouse restoration project. Included in the work is a "stack and burn" of wood material as a part of the cleanup. The work will be ongoing throughout the winter.

Elk Grove Historical Museum

The Museum specializes in the history of Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, school and scout programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area. Experience history in a new way with crafts, games, exhibits and demonstrations!

Mission: The Elk Grove Historical Museum actively partners with the community to collect and preserve local history that is disseminated through relevant exhibits and education programs.

Vision: The Elk Grove Historical Museum will be valued by the community by building lifelong connections through shared experiences.

What to know before you visit the Elk Grove Historical Museum

The Elk Grove Park District is using enhanced cleaning practices. Commonly used surfaces will be cleaned after each tour.

Please arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled tour. Enter the Orientation Center (School House) where you may wait for your entire party and meet your tour guide.
Face coverings are required for the duration of your visit.
Monitor your health before coming to the facility. Do not report to the Park District if you are ill and/or have CoVid symptoms (other than existing allergies). Please take your temperature each day look at the CDC checklist for symptoms checklist.
If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, please do not visit at this time, we will gladly reschedule or refund your tour ticket.

Farm House Tours

We're offering time tickets to explore and hear the Farm House’s stories! Select a time and day for your visit and invite your friends and family. Tour groups are limited to up to 5 people at this time. Admission is free however there is a suggested donation or $1 per person. For educational tours please contact the museum directly for further information.

Tours are 30 minutes with the following time slots available:

Tuesdays - 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm
Fridays - 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm
Saturday - 11:15am, 12:15pm and 1:15pm

To book your tour, fill out our Farmhouse Tour Request Form or call us at (847) 439-3994.

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Elk Grove Historical Museum

399 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Directions

847-439-3994

Full Details on seasonal hours are on the Historical Museum overview page.

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