Museums in Evanston, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum
The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates...
Charles Gates Dawes House Museum
France Willard House Museum
Willard was a 19th Century author and speaker who rallied support for women's reform movements. The House provides a glimpse into the life and work of one of the most prominent women of the time. ...
France Willard House Museum
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
The Mitchell Museum focuses on the art, history, and culture of the Native people of North America with permanent and temporary exhibits and hands-on activities....
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Rotary International Headquarters
A lobby museum features a re-creation of the first Rotary Club meeting place and other historic objects in the fight against polio....
Rotary International Headquarters

Northwestern University Walking Tours

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approx. 30

Evanston, IL Tours

Shakespeare Garden

A gift of the garden club of Evanston to the community, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, is celebrating its 80th year of existence. Planted by the cub in 1920, the garden boasts 29

Evanston, IL Gardens

Light Opera Works

Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater productions. Three mainstage productions are presented with full cast and orchestra at Cahn Auditorium and smaller musicals are presented on the company'

Evanston, IL Theatres

Merrick Rose Garden

The Merrick Rose Garden is a public park exhibiting 100 varieties of roses with an histoic Centennial Fountain as the focal point.

Evanston, IL Gardens

The Next Theatre Company

The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, was established as a not-for-profit theater in 1981

Evanston, IL Performing Arts Centers

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Evanston, Illinois

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum

France Willard House Museum

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Rotary International Headquarters

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Northwestern University Walking Tours

Shakespeare Garden

Light Opera Works

Merrick Rose Garden

The Next Theatre Company

Things to do near Evanston, IL

Waterworks

Chevy Chase Golf Course (Closed Until 2003)

Palos Hills Golf Club

Ridgemoor Country Club

Sportsman's Country Club -Nine Hole