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What to do and see in Aurora, Illinois (IL): The Best Museums
Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city predominantly in Kane County and DuPage County, with portions extending into Kendall and Will counties. It is in the outer region of Chicago metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 199,963 by July 2013.
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1. Aurora Historical Museum
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Aurora Regional Fire Museum
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is located in Aurora's old Central Fire Station. The museum is open to the public regular hours, and features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters.The museum's primary exhibit, "Getting There, Getting Water, Getting Rescued" traces the evolution of the tools and technology used by firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket from the early 1800s. See the horse stalls and the "real" fire horses. Discover what was found under the floor boards of the old central fire station. Marvel at the strange looking Vajen-Bader smoke mask. See and hear how modern fire apparatus clears the streets with sirens, air horns, and devices that change traffic lights green. Watch vintage film clips of firefighters and fire engines on one of five video touch-screens. All this in addition to five pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored 1894 fire station.
Reviewed By Wander13815769068 - Yorkville, United States
Great for kids of all ages. New exhibit's open quite regularly, great story's of the men/hero's who put their lives on the line for the great city we live in.
3. Tanner House Museum
4. SciTech Hands On Museum
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
SciTech Hands On Museum offers over 200 interactive science and technology exhibits. There are three floors and 30,000 sq feet of exciting science fun in an historic post office building in downtown Aurora. Imagine standing inside a tornado! Discover how much energy you can generate in the ComEd Energy exhibit! Explore technologies from ancient times to modern space travel! An excellent destination for Field Trips, Scout Events, Overnights, and Birthday parties, SciTech will appeal to all ages. In the summer months (June - September), experience full-body physics experiments in the Fox Motion Park outside! Stop by the STEAMart Discovery Shop for gifts, gadgets, and gizmos-to-go for your budding SCIENTIST!
5. Aurora Public Art
Aurora Public Art, in Aurora, IL, is the premier municipality serving Oswego, North Aurora, Naperville, Batavia, DeKalb, Lisle and surrounding areas since 1969. We specialize in outdoor public art, art exhibits and performances year-round and much more. For more information, visit Aurora Public Art in Aurora.
