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Des Plaines History Center is a history museum in Des Plaines, IL.

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Yulia Ageeva
Yulia Ageeva -Google user
8 months ago
It is a very interesting Center to go with your family and kids. The House tour was great and totally free. It was great to visit it, I had known many interesting information about living in Des Plaines in 19th century. There were so many...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNo
Agnieszka “Aki” Stepinska
Agnieszka “Aki” Stepinska -Google user
6 years ago
PHOTOS - You can take photos of exhibits and the Kinder House. You can also actually touch some exhibits. TIP - Request a private tour of the Kinder House PRICE - Free LOCATION - Near downtown Des Plaines PARKING - Free parking on the street DURATION - 2 hours EXHIBITS -...Read More
Abigail Milovancevic
Abigail Milovancevic -Google user
a year ago
The museum is fun, and I believe the exhibits rotate. What I really enjoyed was the gift shop, which had affordable Des Plaines merch with local jokes on them. Was very happy to get some souvenirs!
WeekdayNo waitNo
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor -Google user
a year ago
Great little museum. Well worth a visit if you are nearby. Staff were outstanding and the tour of the house was exceptional the young lady was very good. Don't forget to make a donation to keep this little gem going.
WeekdayNo waitNo
Elizabeth Ohman
Elizabeth Ohman -Google user
a year ago
I love it here, I live one block away. My cardiologist tells me to walk, which I do, pulling my pink ZUCA to sit and rest on. I stop in, always a warm greeting and something new and interesting going on. Most of the neighbors across the street...Read More
No waitNo
Diane Bakker
Diane Bakker -Google user
3 years ago
Explored the Old Kinder house and saw some of the old things that were in my house, which is even older. Mine has been renovated though. Amazing that all old houses seemed to have the really steep staircases. I guess to utilize space they...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNoFree
Marlyn Brouder
Marlyn Brouder -Google user
6 years ago
Love this place!! My girls and I went to the Des Plaines History for the first time. The staff were extremely caring! My girls did not want to leave! Thank you so much for the smiles you've given to my girls and to other...Read More
Ali Faraj
Ali Faraj -Google user
6 years ago
Emma Marston was a friendly, caring and knowledgeable curator that made the History of Illinois interesting enough for my 8 year old son! She took the time to answer all his questions and even gave us a tour of the Kinder House. Fantastic level of service!
Grzegorz J. Kałuża
Grzegorz J. Kałuża -Google user
3 years ago
Great, local museum. Tours are provided by members of the Historical Society. Very competent and amiable people. Their love to the past of own town and friendly attitude to visitors are something worth to remember.
Adapt Gaming
Adapt Gaming -Google user
7 years ago
Great place to bring a small group of children to learn about some local history. We use this location for several Cub Scout meetings and to work on advancements when in search of a local historical location . The volunteers are always friendly and...Read More
Caren Raymond
Caren Raymond -Google user
a year ago
Very nice and friendly place. A great place to learn about Des Plaines. Their Coffee Talks are good.
WeekdayUp to 10 minYes
Kathy V
Kathy V -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Learn something new every time I visit. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Touchable items for kids. Free tours.
WeekdayNo waitFree
Michelle O.
Michelle O. -Google user
2 years ago
The people here are great and they are super nice. We went for a field trip and the kids had a lot of fun.
WeekdayNo wait
Mary Olson
Mary Olson -Google user
4 years ago
Very interesting facts about Des Plaines. Présents art shows for the Des plaines art Guild.
Krasi Kostov
Krasi Kostov -Google user
10 months ago
Excellent food and very pleasant staff
WeekdayUp to 10 minNot sure
Susannah Rose
Susannah Rose -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing trip through memory lane, so much beauty in there
Hilary Morris
Hilary Morris -Google user
7 years ago
Friendly knowledgeable staff with interesting items.
B gentle
B gentle -Google user
4 years ago
Anything you need to know about history this is the right place to be enjoy history
Bonnie Reese
Bonnie Reese -Google user
7 years ago
Great talk about Winston Churchill today:)
Jeffrey Scharringhausen
Jeffrey Scharringhausen -Google user
a year ago
Love places like this
Weekday10–30 minNo
Keith Lang
Keith Lang -Google user
4 years ago
Very knowledgeable people
Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray -Google user
3 years ago
Fantastic to learn about the history
Irina V
Irina V -Google user
a year ago
Marilu Jahuey
Marilu Jahuey -Google user
a year ago
Michael Davies
Michael Davies -Google user
2 years ago
Elizabeth Makelim
Elizabeth Makelim -Google user
2 years ago
Jay Raines
Jay Raines -Google user
2 years ago
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charring auh -Google user
2 years ago
Annie Lin
Annie Lin -Google user
2 years ago
judy rosedale
judy rosedale -Google user
2 years ago

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check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
Assistive hearing loop

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check icon Gender-neutral restroom
check icon Restroom
check icon Wi-Fi
Restaurant

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check icon Family-friendly

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