About Us
is housed in an 1856 landmark building known as Old Main that was once part of the Elgin Academy. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Through permanent and changing exhibits, the museum brings to life Elgin's rich heritage. Permanent exhibits include Elgin National Watch Company, the E. Maude and Carl Parlasca Native American Collection, and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
March – December
Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
(Closed January & February)
The Museum is closed during January & February. Our volunteers create new displays and refurbish existing exhibits during the closing. Appointments may be made to research in the Reber Library or purchase items from the museum store. Scheduled tours and meetings will continue, but public access will be limited until Wednesday, March 4, 2009. For information or to make an appointment, call the Old Main Museum at 742-4248.
Adult admission is $3.00, students $1.00, no charge for society members.
The facility is handicapped-accessible.
360 Park Street, Elgin, Illinois, 60120
From east or west, take I-90 to Elgin and exit at Route 25. Head south for about a mile, then turn right on Park St. The facility is handicapped-accessible.
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