BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Photo by Doug Matthews Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce
LIBRARIES
All of the libraries in our area house much more than just books! Be sure to visit them in person to learn about all they have to offer!
Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
630.879.1393
Gail Borden Public Library District: South Elgin
127 S McLean Blvd.
847.931.2090
Geneva Public Library
227 S. Seventh St.
630.232.0780
St. Charles Public Library
1 S. Sixth Ave.
630.584.0076
MUSEUMS
Batavia Depot Museum
The rich history of the city’s past is housed in the Depot Museum. The museum offers several educational programs and events throughout the year.
155 Houston St.
630.406.5274
Blackberry Farm
Visit a living history museum where pioneer life is re-created through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun.
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
630.892.1550
Durant House Museum and The Pioneer Sholes School
Both structures are nestled within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve and are rich with history for you to absorb. Learn more by visiting the Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley.
37W700 Dean St., St. Charles
630.377.6424
Fabyan Japanese Gardens and Villa Museum
Stunning landscape surrounds a Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style house contains the Fabyans’ private collection of Asian artifacts, natural history specimens, original furniture and more!
Open May-September – Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
1925 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva
630.377.6424
Geneva History Museum
Offering a rotation of exhibits and artifacts, to entice your curiosity.
113 S. Third St.
630.232.4951
St. Charles History Museum
and The Curious Fox Shop
Visit this museum that houses more than 10,000 photographs and 15,000 artifacts! Both permanent and temporary exhibits on display.
215 E. Main St.
630.584.6967
NATURE
Peck Butterfly House at Peck Farm
Be amazed by hundreds of non-native butterflies that fly, feed and land around you.
4038 Kaneville Rd., Geneva
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Nestled at the edge of 130 acres of oak woodlands, wetlands and prairies, they offer nature programs for all ages and feature live animal display allowing interaction with reptiles.
3795 Campton Hills Dr., St. Charles
630.513.4399
LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve
With historic gems such as the Durant House Museum and Pioneer Sholes School and the Creek Bend Nature Center, you will be amazed throughout this beautiful area.
37W700 Dean St., St. Charles
630.232.5980
Red Oak Nature Center
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River and surrounded by more than 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat, this is the ideal destination for anyone with a desire to discover more about the great outdoors.
2343 S. River St., Batavia
630.897.0516
Primrose Farm
Hours of free entertainment, plus hands-on Animal Adventures, including milking cows and goat yoga!
5N726 Crane Rd., St. Charles
630.513.4370