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About Us

Center for History (formerly Wheaton History Center) is a leading nonprofit organization and educational institution. We provide unique and captivating educational programs and exhibits to the public. The Center actively involves its participants by allowing them to experience history through hands-on activities, role-playing and participatory methods.

Contact Information and Hours

Center for History at Front Street
315 W. Front Street, Second Floor
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Handicap Accessible

Phone: (630) 871-6601
Fax: (630) 682-9913
Email: info@wheatonhistory.com

 

Center for History on Main Street
606 N Main Street
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Handicap Accessible

Phone: (630) 682-9472
Fax: (630) 682-9913
Email: info@wheatonhistory.com

 

Regular Hours
Tuesday through Friday:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

General Admission*
Center for History Members - Free
Adults - $7.50
Seniors 60 years & up - $6.50
Students 9 years and up - $5.50
8 & younger – Free

*Please note that special events and programs might be priced differently. See individual event or program for more details.

 

 

Hours
Hours are available by appointment.

Map

Map of 606 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187-4167

 

 

Map

Center for History is located 25 miles west of Chicago between North Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

Map of 315 W Front St
Wheaton, IL 60187-5015


President & CEO
Alberta Adamson, CFRE (adamsonwhc@aol.com)