The Kruse House Museum

527 Main Street - West Chicago, Illinois

Open Saturdays from May through September, 11:00a.m. til 3:00p.m.

The West Chicago Historical Society oversees the care of the Kruse House Museum. The Kruse House is a 1917 four-square home depicting the Fred Kruse family life style. The house is furnished with period furnishings and collections including china, quilts, jewelry, toys, cut glass, and Chicago and Northwestern railroad history. The back yard boasts a period garden which has been restored and is being maintained by the West Chicago Garden Club.

 Each year the Kruse House has a special exhibit along with the ongoing household and railroad memorabilia. Recent exhibits include: dolls, clocks, toys, musical instruments, wedding attire, dining customs, planes trains and automobiles, teddy bears and quilts. The Kruse House also participates in the KDRMA Passport program for kids.

This years special exhibit was "Quilt n' Time".  Sorry it's over, but go to this link for a slide show of what you missed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz06KJuk4co

 For information please call  630-231-2329