History Museums in Illinois

• Regional: United States: Illinois: Society and Culture: History 
• Reference: Museums: History: Historic Houses: North America: United States: Illinois 
• Regional: United States: Illinois: Arts and Entertainment: Museums 

• Aurora Historical Society  - Not-profit organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of Aurora's history. Plus events updates.
• Boone County Historical Museum  - Offers local genealogy and general research plus obituary services. With exhibit overview.
• Chinese-American Museum of Chicago  - Highlights current exhibitions and events updates. Includes list of collections housed in the museum.
• Dixon Historic Center  - Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. Preserves exhibits about the early history of the community in the boyhood school building of Ronald Reagan. Includes visitor's guide and events.
• Mendota Museum and Historical Society  - Posts local museums: Hume Carnegie, Union Railroad Depot, and Breaking the Prairie. Plus contact details.