Visit the Museum
Kenilworth Fountain, c. 1910, KHS
The Kenilworth Historical Society is located directly east of the train station and across from the Kenilworth Assembly Hall. Kenilworth Avenue is accessible from Sheridan Road on the east and Green Bay Road on the west.
Our main entrance is along Kenilworth Avenue, but handicap accessibility is available via the Village of Kenilworth entrance on Richmond Road. You can visit us from 9:00-5:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Our archives and exhibit space is located in the Stuart Memorial Building, designed by architect Philip Maher and completed on March 23, 1972. If KHS could build a permanent residence the were promised to receive a large donation from the estate of Harold Leonard Stuart . President at the time Dr. Schildberg rushed to accumulate funds and plans for the new building. With the help from the Village offices and Park District, the Historical Society acquired the whole block from Cumnor, Kenilworth, and Richmond and soon after a grant from the bank for $550,000 to begin construction.
The Kenilworth Historical Society is across the street from the Kenilworth Metra station on the Union Pacific North (UP-N) to Kenosha line.
The station was designed by architect Franklin Burnham in 1891.
Accessibility
Visiting the Museum
Accessible parking is available adjacent to our main entrance along 419 Richmond Road with access to a ramp and button operated doors. For further assistance with navigating the building give us a call ahead of time.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available on the west side of the building complete with wide stalls and grab bars.
Service Animals
Service Animals are welcome to the museum in accordance to the ADA guidelines, unless otherwise permitted.
First Aid
We have first aid kits available on site if needed. We share the building with the Police Department who are all CPR certified.
Exhibit
All of our exhibits are labeled with larger font sizes and ADA compliant.