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Admission from $10. Open Wednesday to Sunday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Ellwood House Museum offers nighttime flashlight tours called Ellwood After Dark, where visitors explore the 1879 Ellwood Mansion and 1900 Ellcourt House across ten acres of parkland in DeKalb, Illinois. The museum campus includes seven historic structures, four gardens, and 6,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Patience Ellwood Towle Visitor Center, a converted 1912 multi-car garage. Docent-led tours cover the Ellwood family's three-generation history in the mansion and include specialized Mansion Art Tours focused on pieces the family owned. The site hosts regular programs and special events, from Human Rights Ordinance talks to seasonal activities like Tricks and Treats at the Mansion. Tours operate Wednesday through Sunday, and tickets are sold online through the venue's site. Families can borrow free museum passes through the DeKalb Public Library Children's Department, providing free admission for up to five children and two adults on a regularly scheduled tour. The site listed this offer through December 17. More details appear at ellwoodhouse.org.
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Price held for Wed, Nov 4 only. See other dates on Ellwood House Museum’s site
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Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 27 – Dec 20Event
Families step inside the beautifully decorated 1879 mansion and enjoy a festive guided tour through all four floors, filled with dazzling trees, twinkling lights, and timeless holiday charm.
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“Fri, Nov 27, 2026”
Nov 28Event
In-Depth Tour — Saturday, November 28, 2026 10:00 AM. The In-Depth Tour provides guests with the unique experience of viewing both the 1900 Ellcourt House and the 1879 Ellwood Mansion on this docent led tour. Tour lasts approximately two hours. Pre-registration is required.
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“Saturday, November 28, 2026 10:00 AM”
Dec 18Event
Final Weekend of 2026 Tour Season — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 1:00 PM.
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“Fri, Dec 18, 2026 1:00 PM”
Dec 20Event
Tickets for Holiday Tours will be available starting on October 1, 2026. — Sun, Dec 20, 2026 3:00 PM.
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“Sun, Dec 20, 2026 3:00 PM”
Free admission to a regularly scheduled tour for up to five children and two adults, available to borrow through DeKalb Public Library Children's Department
March visit dates — year not stated; confirm dates and booking deadline with the venue.
“Museum family passes, including free admission to a regularly scheduled tour for up to five children and two adults, are available to borrow through the DeKalb Public Library's Children's Department. Passes must be used within one week of check-out and are available from March 1 through December 17.”
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DeKalb
Thursday & Friday 3pm - 8pm, Saturday 12pm - 9pm, Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
DeKalb
Wednesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday Noon–6 p.m., Friday Noon–6 p.m., Saturday Noon–3 p.m.
DeKalb
Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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