Last updated: 2/16/2013
Marie Louise Olmstead Memorial Museum
Somonauk, Illinois
Street Address
105 S. Depot
Somonauk, IL 60531
Mailing Address
4517 E. 23rd Rd
Leland, IL 60552
phone: 815-498-3537

Hours

Please call during museum hours or Jim Meyer can be reached anytime at 815-498-2417.
Sunday
2 PM - 4 PM
except some holiday weekends.

Admissions

Free

Staff

Marilyn Rasmusen
phone: 815-498-3154
Description

Described as "a hidden gem" of local cultural, natural and prehistoric history for lower DeKalb and upper LaSalle Counties.

Mission

To preserve and display local history. We are seeking more involvement with local schools.

History

Mr. Olmstead gave the museum to Somonauk about 1950; his original collection started about 1920.

Artifact Collections

Historic costume, prehistoric and Amerindian tools, Victorian handicrafts, shells, coins, preserved animals, antique furniture, lighting, agricultural artifacts

Research Collections

photos, letters, ledgers, books, genealogies.

Educational Programs

Tours for school classes or for organizations are available at no cost.

Governance

not for profit corporation Board of Directors

Publications

only news releases to local papers

Services
Gift Shop
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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