• Overview

    Naper Settlement is an award-winning outdoor history museum offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Naperville, Illinois while providing educational programs, exhibits, guided tours, and events. Visitors can explore over 31 historic structures dating back as early as the 1830s and interact with interpreters in period clothing. Focusing on Naperville’s storied past, the “Building Naperville: Tallgrass Prairie to Today” exhibit engages visitors with stories and artifacts that educate and inspire. Naper Settlement also hosts art, music, and cultural events for groups to enjoy, including the Naper Nights Concert Series, Oktoberfest, All Hallows Eve, and Howlin’ at the Moon (21+).  

  • Map
  • Amenities
    Attractions
    Distances
    General
    Motorcoach/Group Tours
    General
    • Historic:
    General
    • Miles From O'Hare Airport: 30
    • Miles From Midway Airport: 30
    • Miles From DuPage Airport: 14
    • Miles To Metra Station: 1
    General
    • Map Code: B-6
    • On-Site Parking Available:
    • Area Parking Available:
    • Wheelchair Rental:
    • Equal Accessibility:
    • Family Restrooms:
    Discounts
    • Military:
    • Senior:
    Hours of Operation
    • Open Easter:
    • Open Memorial Day:
    • Open Independence Day:
    • Hours of Operation: Please visit our website for admission hours.
    General
    • Work with Motorcoach/Group Tours:
    • Description of Motorcoach/Group Tour Availability: No group tours are given. All tours are self-guided.
    • Motorcoach Parking On-Site - Free:
    • Motorcoach Parking Off-Site - Free:
  • Meeting Facilities
    Facility Info
    • Exhibits Space
    • Largest Room 1650
    • Space Notes Meeting House fits 80 seated or 90 standing. Pre-Emption House Tavern fits 34 seated or 45 standing. Chapel Upper Level fits 175 seated. Chapel Lower Level fits 90 seated or 110 standing.
    • Allow Outside Caterers
    • Available for Private Events
    • Meeting/Banquet/Exhibit Space Available?
    • Wireless Internet Access - Meeting Rooms
    • On-Site AV
    • Banquet Space
    • Exhibit Space
    • Private Dining Space Available
    • Video Conferencing
    • Webcasting
    • Number of Rooms 3
  • Events

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