What you get
About Elgin History Museum
The Elgin History Museum preserves and shares Elgin's heritage through two floors of interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore the Elgin National Watch Company, an Elgin Road Race car, and products Made in Elgin. The museum offers educational programs with hands-on components for all ages, guided tours for adult groups, and research resources including photographs, artifacts, and articles. Children can interact with exhibits like Kretchmer’s grocery store and a Fox River fishing experience.