Creative FUNdraising events and programs help support the Museum and bring history to life. The Museum has several events and activities planned for 2024, including the Lake Bluff History Museum Auto Show, Crab Tree Farm tour, Ghost Walk, Holiday Home Tour … and more!
Join Us For Fun Events!
Auto Show is June 27, 2026
The Lake Bluff History Museum Auto Show is THIS SATURDAY from 2 to 5 pm. Regrettably, we've had to close pre-registration for cars. more...
View from the Bluff Podcasts
We're celebrating the USA’s 250th with a Podcast Series that highlights the stories that made Lake Bluff ... Lake Bluff. more...
Chautauqua Programs
The Chautauqua tradition returns with a series of presentations that will honor this story-telling legacy through interactive deep dives led by local historians. more...
Celebrating America’s 250th
Get ready for a multifaceted suite of programs commemorating the United States' 250th, blending modern digital storytelling with traditional community gatherings. more...
Holiday Home Tour is on Dec 6, 2026
Celebrate the season with us on Sunday, Dec. 6 by attending the Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour. This cherished Lake Bluff tradition invites you to step inside a curated selection of the village’s most beautiful homes, each exquisitely decorated for the holidays. The day also features three Holiday Boutiques (10 am – 5 pm) […] more...
Influencers: A Legacy of Creative Spirit
Our newest exhibit explores Lake Bluff's creative DNA by featuring the artists, writers, musicians and actors that have shaped the village's history. more...
Lake Bluff Walking Tours App
The museum launched a brand-new app for smart phones and tablets this spring, offering three tours of historically significant buildings, neighborhoods and stories -- with more tours to come. more...