Niles Historical and Cultural Center

09/06/2026

We hope everyone has a restful Labor Day! We will resume regular hours Wednesday, September 9th.

07/28/2026

Join the Niles Arts & Culture Council for the opening reception of This Is Knot Art!, featuring the beautiful and unique works of local artist Charlotte Kaplan.

This is a FREE public event open to all in the community and great for all ages. The exhibit will remain on display August through October, so be sure to stop by and experience this inspiring showcase of local talent.

07/24/2026

Join us for a presentation on August 30th by Mike Haas of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center about the Beatles in Hamburg, Germany!

Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please contact the museum.

07/07/2026

Stop by the museum this summer to check out our new display of Niles-inspired artwork for the U.S. 250th! We are open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.

07/02/2026

We'd like to wish you a happy Independence Day! We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6th.

06/27/2026

It was our pleasure to attend the dedication of the Oak School plaque at Oak Park on Tuesday, June 23rd. Congratulations, Oak School alumni, for making your idea a reality!

06/25/2026

Do you remember when this happened? Fifty years ago, a tornado passed through Niles moving from Rusch Dr. and Milwaukee Ave. to Caldwell Ave. and Howard St. This photo shows some of the damage at Vicrtex Sales Corp, 7510 N Caldwell.

06/19/2026

The Niles Historical Society also recognizes Juneteenth, a celebration on the day of the final emancipation of slaves in Texas at the end of the Civil War in 1865.

The Village of Niles wishes our residents a meaningful Juneteenth as we reflect on our nation's history and celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress.

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House on Saturday! If you missed it, you can still see our new exhibit "Golf Mill" during regular museum hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.

06/01/2026

Join us for an Open House on June 13th! Stop by between 10 am and 5 pm that day for refreshments, tours, and the first chance see our new exhibit "Golf Mill." We look forward to seeing you there!