Architectural Tours
Register for our popular Stories and Structures Architectural Register for our popular Stories and Structures Architectural Tours. In-person tours are guided 1-hour walks with fascinating stories about each stop, or download the app and tour on your own!
Museum & Log House
The Museum is open 1-4 Tues. & Thurs. and by appointment.
The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is open Sundays 2 - 4pm beginning May 5th,
Donate
WHS is funded primarily by the generous donations of Winnetka families and local businesses.
Support the preservation of and access to your community's history today.
Conducting Research?
Delving into Winnetka’s history? We provide research assistance!
Submit a research request!
Travelling Exhibit
Creating Communities: A History of the North Shore.
This exhibit covers the development of the North Shore through artifacts, photos and interactive displays.
Watch Documentary!
Watch the documentary Winnetka Story: The History of Winnetka & the North Shore
Virtual Trolley Tour
Take the Winnetka History Express to learn about Winnetka's historic sites!
Explore Winnetka Stories!
View informative history, interactive exhibits, videos, photograph galleries and more.
WHS Calendar