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Explore›Chicago, IL›Historic Site›Dekalb County History Center
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Dekalb County History Center

1730 N Main St, Sycamore, IL 60178, USA

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(815) 895-5762 Visit the website

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SundayClosed

Hours can change on holidays. Check with the venue before you travel.

About this place

A local history museum in Sycamore presenting exhibits and programs about DeKalb County's past. Visitors explore displays developed with community input, including collaborative shows with the nearby Ellwood House Museum that feature local stories and artwork alongside historical research. The center also publishes a quarterly magazine, offers a digital guide to historic sites around the county, and has produced a cookbook featuring recipes and stories from residents across the area.

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Restrooms
Food available
Parking
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible

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A membership to Dekalb County History Center carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.

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