Current Exhibits
In the Education Center
“Women in Des Plaines”
Women’s vital role in the development of this community is often obscured and hidden. The further one goes into the past, the less likely it is that the work and achievements of women were acknowledged in the historical record. The stories of Des Plaines’ women pioneers, and those of ordinary women who did quietly extraordinary things, will be featured in this exhibit to help us tell a more complete story of Des Plaines.
Women in Des Plaines will be on exhibit in the Education Center through 2025.
In the Gallery
Des Plaines Drugs
Des Plaines
Past and Present
DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS BY
MALCOLM MLODOCH
The History Center is proud to present Malcolm Mlodoch: Des Plaines Past and Present, a captivating new art exhibit highlighting both iconic landmarks and hidden corners of Des Plaines through recent decades.
Mlodoch is a lifelong resident of Des Plaines and has been documenting the city through his drawings and paintings since 1983. He spent his professional career as a commercial exhibit artist, and this showcase reflects his deep connection to both his craft and his community. His work features many local businesses, street scenes, neighborhood homes, and landscapes. Many of the images are of buildings that no longer exist, making his work especially meaningful to local and area residents.
Most of the works are for sale; some pieces are on loan from Mlodoch family collections.
The exhibit is on display through Friday, August 29
The closing reception is on Thursday, August 28, 5:30–8:00p, with an artist talk and Q&A at 7:00p