Air Classics Inc. Museum of Aviation

44W546 US Highway 30 -- Aurora Municipal Airport
Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9886
630.466.0888
airclassicsmuseum.org

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Displays of vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia of the 1871 Chicago Fire, thousands of photographs and gift shop. Five new interactive kiosks on fighting fires.
53 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 892-1572
auroraregionalfiremuseum.org

Aurora Historical Society

Local history research archives. Historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
305 Cedar St.
Aurora, IL
(630) 897-9029
aurorahistory.org

Aurora Public Arts Commission

Located in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, the Aurora Public Art Commission provides programs in art education and exhibitions in the gallery.
20 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL
(630) 906-0654
aurora-il.org

Batavia Depot Museum

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1854 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad depot comes alive with exhibits on rail transportation, windmills and the settlement of Batavia.
155 Houston Street
Batavia, IL
(630) 406-5274
bataviahistoricalsociety.org

Blackberry Farm

19th century farm and village featuring pioneer craft shops and demos, a discovery barn with petting zoo and pony, hay and miniature train rides and more.
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

David L. Pierce Art & History Center

The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts eight to 10 rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia.
20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora
(630) 906-0650 (History) or
(630) 906-0654 (Art)
aurorahistoricalsociety.org

Esther's Place - A Fiber Arts Studio

Features classes in spinning, weaving, knitting and felting and also retreats.
201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30)
Big Rock, IL
(630) 556-9665
esthersplacefibers.com

Fabyan Villa Museum

Historic home of Colonel George and Nelle Fabyan who came to the Fox River Valley in the early 1900’s and purchased 10 acres south of Geneva. They developed a country estate of 300 acres called “Riverbank”, which became a showplace in Illinois. The Villa, a 1907 Frank Lloyd Wright redesign, contains Fabyan memorabilia. Open May 15 - Oct. 15, Wednesdays 1-4 and Saturday/Sundays 1-4:30. Private/group tours by appointment.
1925 S. Batavia Ave.
Geneva IL 60134
630-377-6424
ppfv.org

The Farnsworth House Estate

Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly float above the rambling Fox River.
14520 River Rd., Plano
(630) 552-0052
farnsworthhouse.org

FermiLab Arts Series

Ramsey Auditorium is the site for FermiLab's series of music, dance, and theater, plus lectures on the arts, sciences and culture.
Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia
(630) 840-ARTS (2787)
fnal.gov

Gallery 44

A cooperative gallery of area artists including watercolors, pen-and-ink, sketches and mixed-media pieces.
50 E. Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL
(630) 801-0818

Gallery at Lane Allen Architects

Gallery openings featuring a variety of area artists on the first Friday in even-numbered months.
8 W. Wilson Street
Batavia, IL
(630) 879-8831
laneallenarch.com

Kendall County Historical Society's Heritage Hall & Chapel On The Green

Dating back to 1855, the chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building and is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. The adjacent hall houses local artifacts.
kchs.us

Lyon Farm and Village

The farm and village have 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County. Learn about native prairie grasses found around the farm and enjoy a variety of history-oriented special events.
Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 554-3064 or
(630) 553-6777

The Old Barn Museum

Featuring a collection of thousands of Native American artifacts such as: arrows, axes, drills, stone implements, trade beads, beaded garments and natural history items. Presented in an original 1840s barn. By appointment only.
7127B Oakbrook Rd., Newark
contact@theoldbarnmuseum.org
theoldbarnmuseum.org

River Breeze Art and Yoga Studio

Come view and buy original art and reproductions from emerging area artists, take classes and practice yoga.
14 W. Downer Pl.
Aurora, IL
(630) 264-2299
riverbreeze.us

Schingoethe Center For Native Americans Cultures

A rotating collection of historic and contemporary Native American arts, crafts and artifacts from indigenous peoples stretching from the Woodlands to the Pacific Northwest.
Aurora University
Dunham Hall, Randall Rd.
at Marseillaise Pl., Aurora
(630) 844-7843
aurora.edu/museum

Scitech Hands-On Museum

Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
18 W. Benton St., Aurora
(630) 859-3434
scitechmuseum.org

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Two Brothers Roundhouse, the newest addition to the Two Brothers family. Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility.
205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL
(630) 264-BREW (2739)
twobrothersroundhouse.com

Water Street Studios

160 S. Water St., Batavia
(630) 761-9977
waterstreetstudios.com

William Tanner House

Built in 1856, this Italianate building is home to the Aurora Historical Museum, which offers tours of the fully furnished home.
305 Cedar St., Aurora
(630) 897-9029
historicalsociety.org