Villa Park Historical Society

Welcome to the Villa Park Historical Society & Museum

We are the proud keepers of Villa Park’s unique heritage. Located in the historic 1929 Chicago, Aurora & Elgin electric train station, we invite you to explore the stories, people, and landmarks that shaped our vibrant community.

If you are hiking or biking on the Prairie Path schedule a rest stop and enjoy the Museum’s outdoor benches and picnic tables under our pavilion. Be sure to look at our window history displays or come inside for a visit. Admission is free, donations are accepted.

Operated by the Villa Park Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, partnering with the Village of Villa Park

Plan Your Visit

MUSEUM Location

220 S. Villa Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181

MUSEUM HOURS

  • SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

the Museum is open april 2 – december 14, 2025

Opening Day 2026:  April 1, 2026.

Exhibits

Little Orphan Annie

Little Orphan Annie

Learn about the global icon with local roots! Celebrate 100 years of the famous comic strip and discover the surprising connection between creator Harold Gray, the Ovaltine radio show, and Villa Park’s industrial past.

Sears home catalog

The Search for Sears Homes

Did you know Villa Park is a hotspot for historic kit houses? Find out how over 30,000 parts were shipped by rail to build some of our town’s homes. View the list of the 11 authenticated Sears Catalog Homes and learn how to identify your own!

New Exhibits

  • ​Coca Cola
  • Radio – A Favorite Pastime
  • Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, Railway

In addition, the Museum maintains a collection of core exhibits detailing key aspects of Villa Park’s development.

Help us preserve the stories that define Villa Park.

Your membership supports the exhibits and research that keep local legends like Little Orphan Annie and the Ovaltine factory alive for future generations. Join the Historical Society today and become a steward of our village’s unique heritage.