Mendota Museum & Historical Society

Mendota Museum & Historical Society Dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of the Mendota area. Mendota Museums Admission Prices
FREE for all ages

The Hume-Carnegie museum will be closed on Sunday, September 6th, for Labor Day. Our normal hours will resume the follow...
09/04/2026

The Hume-Carnegie museum will be closed on Sunday, September 6th, for Labor Day. Our normal hours will resume the following week.

What a fun collection of hats. Which one is your favorite? I particularly like the layered one in the top center.
09/02/2026

What a fun collection of hats. Which one is your favorite? I particularly like the layered one in the top center.

If you're looking for something fun to do, why not try our walking tour? We have quite a few stops on this tour, ranging...
08/31/2026

If you're looking for something fun to do, why not try our walking tour? We have quite a few stops on this tour, ranging from historic houses, to important historic sites throughout town. Check out just a few or take the whole tour by scanning the code below!

Come on over to the Hume-Carnegie museum and check out our vast collection of military artifacts. Uniforms, weapons, and...
08/28/2026

Come on over to the Hume-Carnegie museum and check out our vast collection of military artifacts. Uniforms, weapons, and even these medals are all on display. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm.

The advertisements from one hundred years ago are so entertaining. I hope they were effective as well.
08/26/2026

The advertisements from one hundred years ago are so entertaining. I hope they were effective as well.

It's happening! On October 10th, we'll be hosting Peg Kapustiak to discuss the genealogy of foods! Learn more about wher...
08/24/2026

It's happening! On October 10th, we'll be hosting Peg Kapustiak to discuss the genealogy of foods! Learn more about where you're from or trace your own genealogy through the foods you eat! The program will be taking place on October 10th, at 1pm, in the Pioneer Room at 907 Washington! Tickets can be purchased on our website or at the door!

Have you seen our Bicentennial exhibition yet? Come check it out and leave us your thoughts! We'd also love to know any ...
08/21/2026

Have you seen our Bicentennial exhibition yet? Come check it out and leave us your thoughts! We'd also love to know any memories you may have of the bicentennial! If you haven't stopped by for the exhibition, then Hume-Carnegie is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm! We're excited to see you there!

Venom seems a tad bit overzealous when it comes to removing flies. I wonder what kind of venom they used one hundred yea...
08/19/2026

Venom seems a tad bit overzealous when it comes to removing flies. I wonder what kind of venom they used one hundred years ago.

Mendota has a rich history of churches and church building. Come on over to the Hume-Carnegie Museum to check out our ch...
08/14/2026

Mendota has a rich history of churches and church building. Come on over to the Hume-Carnegie Museum to check out our church exhibit in the Geraldine Haag room. We have tools used to build churches as well as pictures of local churches both past and present and a whole lot more. We're open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm or by appointment by calling 815.539.3373!

"..Made With Milk.."I'm not sure why that phrase bookended with the two periods makes me laugh, but it sure is a fun way...
08/12/2026

"..Made With Milk.."
I'm not sure why that phrase bookended with the two periods makes me laugh, but it sure is a fun way to advertise bread!

Address

909 Washington Street
Mendota, IL
61342

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(815) 539-3373

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