History PROGRAMS
The Downers Grove Museum offers a variety of year-round educational and entertaining programming for all ages. Museum programs include exhibit-related workshops and events, craft workshops, holiday programs, and annual free events. Participants can explore local history while interacting with knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
GROUP PROGRAMS
Bring your group to the Downers Grove Museum! Programs are 1 or 1.5 hours in length depending on the program and can be tailored for adult and kid groups. Call 630.963.1309 to book your program today! Group programs are $6 per person with a minimum of 5 people.
Go Behind-the-Scenes!
1-hour program
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DG Museum! Follow the Museum Curator through public and private museum spaces learning about our collections and exhibits.
Victorian Downers Grove
1-hour program
Explore what life was like in Downers Grove in the 1890s! Take a tour of the historic Victorian Blodgett House, complete a trivia scavenger hunt, and try out some Victorian era toys and games.
Pioneer Downers Grove
1-hour program
Explore what life was like in Downers Grove in the 1830s and 1840s. Tour the museum campus and learn about the early settlers in our area. Then try your hand at some early chores and games.
Scout Programs
1-1.5 hour program
Work with the Downers Grove staff to gear a tour/program towards earning a badge for your troop, such as your Community or Playing the Past badges.
GROUP TOURS
During your guided tour, you'll visit the foot print of the Blodgett family cabin, discuss the 1850s, visit the Pioneer Blodgett House and learn about the 1890s inside the Victorian Blodgett House. Tours are one-hour in length. Call the Museum at 630.963.1309 to book your tour today!
School Tours
One class per 1-1.5 hour tour, $60 per class
Group Tours
$35 for up to 10 people
