Take a Tour
Take a tour to learn more about the family history or explore the Kruse House Museum garden. The tour through the museum will showcase the artifacts, memories, and day-to-day moments that were shared by the Kruse family during their time alive. At the Kruse House Museum, we hope to honor the memories that made this house a home and take visitors through time.
Visitors touring the house will enjoy rich and varied displays from the Kruse House’s comprehensive collection of Kruse family personal effects--furniture, lamps, china, jewelry, linens, kitchen utensils, Celia’s toys and hats, and Frederick’s collector’s unform and other railroad paraphernalia. Visitors can also experience talking and listening on a working magneto telephone and view by appointment the Kruse House quilt collection. Celia’s meticulously maintained garden can be enjoyed free with tour of the house or by itself anytime the house is open.
Hours and Location
Address
527 Main Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
Mailing Address: PO Box 246, West Chicago, IL 60186
Admission
$3 for adults, $1 12-18years old, FREE with KDRMA Passport to Adventure
Hours of Operation
Saturdays noon-3pm
Second Thursday of the month 5-7pm
May through September