Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore

Name: Midwest Museum of Natural History
Address: 425 W State St, Sycamore, 60178, United States
Telephone: (815) 895-9777

#3 among attractions in Sycamore

Top attraction, History museum, Natural history museum, Museum

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

The Midwest Museum of Natural History was a 5013 organization located in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. In 1875, the structure was built as the home of the Universalist Church in Sycamore. In the 1920s the building underwent dramatic changes, becoming the Sycamore Community Center, complete with basketball courts, a swimming pool, and hip hangout, Teen Town. In February 2004, this 129-year-old building was overhauled once again with a top-to-bottom 1.2 million dollar renovation. This included the creation of exhibit halls, classrooms, offices, collection storage, and a new roof and climate controls to help preserve Museum specimens. The museum closed permanently in February of 2020. ()

Established: 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 41°59'21"N, 88°41'22"W

Address

425 W State StSycamore 60178 United States

Contact

(815) 895-9777

Website

Social media

Twitter

Sycamore

Day trips

Midwest Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sycamore Public Library, Civil War Memorial, Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore Historic District.

~1400 ftE
Library
Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore
7 min walk • The Sycamore Public Library, in Sycamore, Illinois, was erected in 1905 in the former location of Mansion House, Sycamore's oldest structure. Construction began in May of that year and the library officially opened to the public on Thanksgiving Day, 1905.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Civil War Memorial, Sycamore
12 min walk • The Civil War Memorial, in the DeKalb County county seat of Sycamore, Illinois, United States, is located in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse on a public square. The memorial was erected in 1896 and dedicated in 1897. The structure is a memorial to the thousands of DeKalb County residents who served in the American Civil War.
0.4 miSW
Monuments and statues
Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore
12 min walk • The Elmwood Cemetery Gates mark the east and north entrances to the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, Illinois. The cast iron gates were likely built in 1865, the year the cemetery opened and the one emblazoned on the gates, though records of their construction have been lost.
~1700 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore
9 min walk • The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres of the land in and around the downtown of the DeKalb County, Illinois, county seat, Sycamore. The area includes historic buildings and a number of historical and Victorian homes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Midwest Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore (7 min walk), Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore (9 min walk), Civil War Memorial, Sycamore (12 min walk), Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore (12 min walk).

How to get to Midwest Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Midwest Museum of Natural History:

Bus

2 • Lines: Blue Line (2 min walk)