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Elgin Public Museum

225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120

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In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.

Built in 1907, the Elgin Public Museum is the only natural history museum in the Fox Valley area. The Museum offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes for families, school groups, Scouts, clubs, organizations, homeschoolers and anyone who wants to have fun while learning!

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Illusionist Leon Etienne at Hemmens Cultural Center

Hemmens Cultural Center •  Mar 21 @ 7:30PM

Illusionist Leon Etienne is coming to Elgin with his world-renowned show for a performance at The Hemmens Cultural Center.

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The Miracles featuring Sydney Justin at the Hemmens Cultural Center

Hemmens Cultural Center •  Mar 28 @ 7:30PM

Legendary group The Miracles, formerly Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, now led by Sydney Justin, is coming to The Hemmens Cultural Center.

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