BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM

BATAVIA, IL

The Batavia Depot Museum is a historic site located in Batavia, Illinois. The museum is housed in an original late-Victorian era train depot, which was built in 1897 by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Batavia, its people and its industries. The museum is open to the public and offers a variety of exhibits, educational programs, and special events.

The museum features a variety of historical artifacts, photographs and audio-visual displays that tell the story of the city’s development. Visitors can see photographs of the old train depot and learn about the city’s transportation history, as well as a variety of artifacts related to the city’s industrial heritage. The museum also offers a variety of hands-on activities for visitors of all ages, such as dressing up in period costumes, playing with vintage toys, and taking part in craft activities.

The museum also houses a research library which is available for public use. The library contains a wide range of historical documents, books, and photographs related to the history of Batavia and its people. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as lectures, walking tours, and workshops. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free for children under 12 and for students with valid ID.

BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BATAVIA IL. US MID #8401700244

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM

• telephone: 6304065274
• website: http://www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org

BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM
155 HOUSTON ST
BATAVIA
IL
60510

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