Free Admission

The History Center is free to visit for kids, teens, adults, and families. Most programs and events are still free.

Tours of the 1907 Kinder House Museum are $5 per person. Please call for an appointment.

Ticketed programs are always clearly noted.

Donations are gratefully accepted, and help sustain the work we do for the community.

Hours

Monday through Friday: 10 am to 4 pm

Open second Sunday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm (e.g., July 12, August 9, September 13)

Other times are available by appointment. 847-391-5399

Location

781 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL 60016

Our location is convenient for visitors from Chicago, the northwest suburbs, and the O’Hare International Airport area.

Parking

Visitors may park on Pearson Street or in any City of Des Plaines’ parking lot. The Earle Field parking spaces are located along the south side of Prairie Avenue, just east of Pearson Street. The Des Plaines Public Library parking garage is located one block west, at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Center Street.

Public Transportation

We are located on Pearson Street, one block south of the Des Plaines station on the UP-NW Metra line.

Pace Bus routes 208, 209, 230, 234, and 619 also stop at the Metra station.

Accessibility

The Visitor Center at 781 Pearson Street is accessible at street level.

The Kinder House is not accessible to people who rely on wheelchairs, walkers, or who cannot otherwise use stairs.

No handicap parking spaces are available at our site, but drop-off or parking along Pearson Street generally provides the easiest access.

If you or your group need any accommodations or would like to make a special request, please contact our staff.