Take a heart-stopping thrill ride through Chicagoland’s amusement park history
Chicago has had its share of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring amusement parks, from the rotations of the first Ferris wheel at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to the ups-and-downs of the Bobs at Riverview. Celebrate Chicago’s favorite destinations for fun and thrills, from early trolley parks to mid-century suburban attractions like Kiddieland, Santa’s Village, and Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom. Learn about the signature rides and iconic venues through rare photos and video, memorabilia, and intriguing artifacts. Interactive family-friendly stations include a Skee-Ball game, marble roller coaster track, virtual reality roller coaster experience, photo booth and more. Sponsored by: Classic Cinemas/York Theatre, Suburban Bank & Trust, The Marke of Elmhurst by Opus.
Free Admission
Phone: 6308331457
Email: patrice.roche@elmhurst.org
2019/05/17 - 2019/08/18
Elmhurst History Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126
Free limited parking in museum lot