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  • Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Exhibit Tour and Mingle

    Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Exhibit Tour and Mingle

    2:00 pm-3:30 pm
    10.19.2025

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    See your cellphone in a whole new way with our latest Special Exhibit: The Hidden Gems in Cellphones. This exhibit features the hidden gems and minerals that provide the elements that enable the modern world – including specimens from the Smithsonian Institution. Join us for a short presentation on how the exhibit came together, followed by a brief guided tour. At 2:30, we invite you to attend a Museum Mingle – a casual reception where you can connect with fellow visitors and Museum staff. Light refreshments will be served.

    Presentation/Tour: 2:00 PM
    Reception: 2:30 p.m.
    All Ages Welcome
    Regular Museum Admission
    Museum Members Free
    Reservations Recommended
    Sign up here

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  • West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting

    West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting

    1:00 pm-3:00 pm
    10.25.2025

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Curious about the craft of cutting and polishing stones? Join the West Suburban Lapidary Club (WSLC) for monthly meetings at the Museum, where you’ll explore the fascinating world of lapidary art! Each session includes presentations and expert guidance on transforming rough stones into polished masterpieces. Sign up for the Museum’s digital newsletter for details on upcoming programs.

    Club Meeting 1 p.m.
    Program @ 2 p.m. – 60 minute
    Teens to Adults Welcome
    Regular Museum Admission
    WSLC & Museum Members Free
    Register here

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  • Community Music Program: Toe Tapping Polka

    Community Music Program: Toe Tapping Polka

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    10.26.2025

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Oktoberfest is ending, but that doesn’t mean the music has to! Join us for some rousing polka music by acclaimed musicians Marek Kalinowski (accordion) and Peter Herz (violin). Their musical stylings will be sure to get you toe tapping and hand clapping! Extend the festive spirit! This lively concert promises to be an engaging and memorable experience. 

    Performance – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes – Ages 10 years and Up
    $20 per person – Museum Members $5
    Limited Capacity – Register here 

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