About Our Collection

The St. Charles History Museum Collection features over 10,000 photos and 15,000 artifacts. We strive to present to visitors a wide and changing selection of the many unique and interesting artifacts in our collection.

Featured collection items

Donate to the Museum Collection

The St. Charles History Museum is responsible for a collection of over 15,000 artifacts, a number that continues to increase. We collect items that were made or used in businesses over the years, or items that were owned by St. Charles residents. 

If you have items, documents, or photographs that you would like to donate to the History Museum, please call the Museum at 630-584-6967 to discuss your donation.

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

monday* closed 

*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday

Your City. Your History. Your Sense of Community.

The Museum welcomes participation in all activities by individuals with disabilities and special needs by working cooperatively with the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. The Museum is committed to inclusion by providing public programs in the most integrated setting, providing to the maximum extent feasible for interaction between people with and without disabilities.
If you or a household member has a special need or request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, please contact us at least one week in advance of an activity, program, or visit date. For more details, call 630-584-6967.