Downers Grove Museum — Attraction in Downers Grove

We went to the museum expecting to see a few old photos and not much else. Instead we stepped seemingly back in time to an immersive experience of a founding Downers Grove family. The curator clearly pours her heart and soul into curating every aspect of the museum, from the objects in the house to information about the people who walked its walls. We even walked through the cellar where the family hid people for the Underground Railroad. The long history of the house is imbued with mysteries and surprising details about how people used to live... paintings hidden in the walls, a wife's letters kept from past suitors, a wreath of faux flowers made from feathers... we were absolutely floored. We spent over an hour learning so much about American history through the prism of this fascinating...

Cool museum. It sort of reminds me of the Tanner house museum in Aurora. A lot of the museum you can’t interact with. It’s as if you went back in time though. I didn’t find too much about Downers Grove or I didn’t look harder. It’s cool that this was part of the Underground Railroad. Lastly it’s a bit scary that there is a quilt that’s made toxic material like lead. (the quilt is in the master bedroom upstairs. Please for your safety...

I visited the Downers Grove museum for the first time, and was genuinely impressed. The 1846 Blodgett House, a beautifully preserved Pioneer‑Victorian era home tied to the Underground Railroad, offered a fascinating glimpse into local history, and the 1920s white pumper fire truck exhibit stood out — complete with vintage gear you can try on. Friendly staff, immersive and...