921 School Street, Lisle, IL | 630-968-0499LisleParkDistrict.org/museumsatlislestationpark

Tours Available By Appointment All YearClosed in January for Routine Maintenance

FREE ADMISSIONSuggested Donation $5

KEEP HISTORY ALIVE

The Museums at Lisle Station Park provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about the heritage, history and culture of Lisle. The life of this agricultural and dairy community soon revolved around the railroad depot and the area became know as Lisle Station.

The Museums at Lisle Station Park strive to be a place for people to gather and enjoy our community’s history by providing:

Individual & Group Tours Community & Educational Programs Regular & Special Events Unique, Historic Spaces to Host Your Own Event or Party for Adults & Children The Public Service of Preserving Lisle’s History & Culture

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! Opportunities for individuals, groups and students include being a docent, assisting with children’s activities, educational programs, and preserving our artifacts - no experience required! Want to make history with us? Visit the volunteer page of our website for details and application.

MAKE A DONATION

Support our community and culture! Your generous donations help us maintain historic buildings and allow us to continue providing free programming to our community.

If you are interested in making a donation, please stop by the Museum or download and fill out our online donation form. We accept cash or check made payable to the Lisle Park District with “Museum” in the memo line.

MUSEUM OFFICE HOURS

Memorial Day - Labor DayTuesday 10:00am-4:00pmThursday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Labor Day - Memorial DayTuesday 10:00am-1:00pmSaturday 10:00am-1:00pm

MUSEUM RENTALS

Travel back in time with us! The Museums at Lisle Station Park is a great place to gather, learn and play. Enjoy your next party, group meeting, special event, or wedding with us.

FACILITY RENTAL FEATURES: Electricity in select buildings and outside in select areas Bathrooms in select buildings Easy access to Lisle Station Park, public transportation, Ogden Avenue, and Downtown Lisle Up to 30 minutes before and after for setup and clean up Use of building outdoor lawn available if requested

NETZLEY/YENDER FARMHOUSE

BEAUBIEN TAVERN

LISLE DEPOT

For details and pricing, download our rental packet/application online at LisleParkDistrict.org/museumsatlislestationpark, call us at 630-968-0499, or stop by the Museum to speak with our staff.

@LisleMuseum MuseumsatLisleStationPark @LisleMuseum

MUSEUM SITE GUIDE

MUSEUM GROUNDS MAP

STOP #BEAUBIEN TAVERN19th Century Tavern & Tollhouse

STOP #BLACKSMITH SHOPReproduction of a 19th Century Smithy & Workshop

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Free Program & Event Parking is available in the Village Hall & Commuter Lots

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STOP #BURLINGTON WAYCAR1881 Railroad Caboose

STOP #LISLE DEPOTDepot Station Building, Built 1874-1875

STOP #NETZLEY/YENDER FARMHOUSEHistoric Home of the Netzley & later Yender Families

Lisle Village Hall

Lisle Veterans Memorial

The Museums at Lisle Station Park offer a variety of programming for adults, children, and families throughout the year. A complete listing and schedule can be found in the Lisle Park District brochure and on our website. Here are some of our favorites:

MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

BLACKSMITH CLASSESLearn the trade of blacksmithing in our historic Blacksmith Shop from expert craft workers. We offer three levels of classes twice a year to develop your skills.

KIDS TIMEFamilies are invited to join us for free family fun. Themed activities will vary each month, from April through November and will be held one Saturday morning each month.

CHICAGO AUTHOR SERIESFree, thought provoking conversation about history and culture of our region with the authors who write about it. Every Saturday in February and October, authors from around Chicagoland will discuss their research and writing.

DEPOT DAYS AND ONCE UPON A CHRISTMASExperience the early history of Lisle! These free old-fashioned annual family events feature food, pioneer demonstrations, crafts, brick oven baking, and many more exciting activities.

Select buildings are open throughout the week during the Museum’s office hours. The Lisle Station Park green is subject to all Lisle Park District hours and regulations. Full site tours and themed tours are available by appointment. Individuals, groups, families, and school groups are welcome.

STORY TOURSStory tours transport you back in time to tell tales of the people who came before us to make history and establish the unique culture of Lisle that we see today.

ARCHITECTURE TOURSDelve into the inner workings of the Museum and experience a behind-the-scenes, under-the-floorboards look at our historic buildings.

HISTORIC CEMETERY TOURSTrace your own family’s heritage in one of the oldest cemeteries in DuPage County and the state of Illinois. Learn the history of Lisle’s early settlers, then discover the meaning of some of the artwork and symbols on many of the tombstones.

MUSEUM TOURS