The Museum is currently closed for exhibition changeover. Administrative office is open M-F, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Get Your Copy of our 2023 Program Guide, and join us on June 2 at 5 pm for our Exhibition Opening party!
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Our Address
6422 Main St.,
P.O. Box 434, Union, IL 60180
Phone: (815) 923-2267
Our museum is open from May through October. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays, 11 - 4 p.m., except July 9 & October 1. The museum will remain open weekdays through January 6th, excluding holidays, for our annual Christmas display.
MCHS Members: Free
Adults: $5.00
Students: $3.00
Seniors: $3.00
Time Travelers participants: 50% off of admission
Open weekdays by appointment only. Call 815-923-2267 to schedule an appointment (at least 24 hours in advance) or for more information.
The Historical Society office is by appointment only; please call 815-923-2267 to schedule an appointment.
The Museum and Offices are closed on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Make your reservation by calling 800-451-4599. Exact fares will be given to riders at that time. Sample fares:
From the Prairie Lodge at Sun City in Huntley to the McHenry County Historical Museum
From the Woodstock Metra Station to the McHenry County Historical Museum
From the Crystal Lake Metra Station to the McHenry County Historical Museum
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