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Naper Settlement - Naperville

523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540

Historic Sites

History comes to play at Naper Settlement, a 12-acre museum village with 30 historic structures, including a Victorian mansion, fort, chapel, one-room schoolhouse and working blacksmith and print shops. Accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Naper Settlement welcomes visitors to explore our outdoor history museum that features fun, immersive learning experiences for all ages. Engaging exhibits, professional educators and hands-on activities teach visitors about the history of Naperville from the pioneer times to present day. Our 12-acre museum campus features: award-winning Brushstrokes of the Past exhibit, the Martin Mitchell Mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Harvard Early Learning Playscape, Century Memorial Chapel, Blacksmith Shop, Log House, Paw Paw Post Office and more!

What's happening nearby...

Naperville Artisan Market

CityGate Centre •  May 17 – May 18 @ 10AM

This market showcases the Midwest’s finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, and art.

Read more about Naperville Artisan Market

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