Museums

Let our abundant museums guide you through Kankakee County’s rich culture and history.

The George R. Letourneau Home and Museum

The museum was the home of Bourbonnais' first mayor George R. Letourneau. Exhibits include history of Mayor Letourneau a ... Details

Apothecary Arts & Antiques

Venture back in time when you walk into Jensen Drugstore Museum. You will find items belonging to previous town inhabita ... Details

Basu Museum and Cultural Center

An African American multicultural museum, featuring thousands of artifacts. Call ahead. ... Details

Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

The museum was the home of Bourbonnais' first mayor, George R. Letourneau. Exhibits include history of Mayor Letourneau ... Details

Bradley Historical Society

History of Bradley and surrounding areas from the 1600s-present. ... Details

Chebanse Historical Society

History and artifacts of Chebanse, IL. ... Details

Durham-Perry Farmstead

The Durham-Perry Farmstead was one of the first pioneer settlements in the Kankakee River Valley. The farmstead was esta ... Details

Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum

Enjoy this collection of more than one hundred years of farm life. The museum's exhibits, displays and ongoing education ... Details

Essex Historical Society Museum

This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick build ... Details

Exploration Station...a children's museum

This children's museum is a must-see attraction in Perry Farm Park. Little imaginations grow big in this world of discov ... Details

French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn

Explore the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley, the first explorers and missionaries, the Co ... Details

Graham Historic House and Museum

Depicting everyday life in the late 1880s, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. The arbor and gardens ... Details

Grant Park Historical Society

History and artifacts from Grant Park, IL. ... Details

Herscher Area Historical Society & Museum

The Herscher Area Historical Society museum contains photographs, documents, and artifacts which depict the history of H ... Details

Jensen Drugstore Museum

Venture back in time when you walk into Jensen Drugstore Museum. You will find items belonging to previous town inhabita ... Details

Kankakee County Museum

Discover an extensive collection of county history. The museum grounds include the 1855 Dr. A. L. Small Memorial Home, 1 ... Details

Kankakee Railroad Museum

Explore restored train cars- a 1900s trolley car, a 1964 Union Pacific caboose and a 1947 Pullman car. Marvel at N Gauge ... Details

Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society

The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society has been recording Kankakee County's history since 1968. Their records include ... Details

Little Red School House

This 1850s schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 1983 and has been restored. Contains period memorabilia and ... Details

Manteno Historical Society Museum

Headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, contains a collection of photographs, histories, documents and artifacts. Th ... Details

Momence Railroad Depot Museum

This privately-owned 1890s depot was restored in 2001. The building served as a depot from 1890 to the 1950s, and served ... Details

Pioneer Cabin at Conrad Park

Visit an authentic cabin built during Momence's 150th anniversary to honor the area's first settlers. ... Details

Point School House

This 1854 founded schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 2008 and has been restored. Contains period memorabil ... Details

Strickler Planetarium

Journey through an accurate model o four stellar neighborhood with the aid of the Digistar state-of-the-art digital dome ... Details

Vintage Purse Museum

COMING SOON!!!! Vintage Purse Museum, N.F.P. is a museum that will employ special ability adults. Exhibits include thou ... Details

Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!

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