The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest is operated and guided by a small staff and numerous dedicated volunteers. While the administrative office is generally open daytime business hours from Monday through Friday, public access to other particular services is limited to shorter hours. Please call 708-848-6755 or email to oprfhistorymatters@sbcglobal.net before you visit to ensure that there is a member of the staff there to assist you with research at the Historical Society.

Museum tour
The Museum is located in our new home at 129 Lake Street in Oak Park, on the southeast corner of Lake and Lombard.

Hours of Operation
February-December 2018
Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

General Admission for Museum and Research Center
$5- Oak Park River Forest residents with ID
$7- Other adults
$3- Students age 7- college (with ID)
Free for members and children under 7

Research
Research on a wide variety of topics may be conducted at the Historical Society. Appointments are required for research. Please call or email first.

Administrative Office
At least one staff member is generally in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday to answer questions or to assist the public. Yet sometimes the office is unattended because of an off-site meeting or illness or staff is working with volunteers or members of the public. So please call ahead to 708-848-6755 if you are interested in visiting the Historical Society to ensure someone is available to help you. Please leave a voicemail message if we are out of the office and we strive to return calls as soon as possible.