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
Student Showcase
Enjoy the creativity and talent of young artists in our Student Art Showcase, on display in the Des Plaines History Center Gallery through Thursday, October 30. The exhibit features works from the Des Plaines Park District's Resident Artist Series, taught by Rhonda Popko.
Meet the artists and Rhonda at the 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤&𝗔 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺.
Cookies and refreshments provided!