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Built in 1876, on National Historic Register, this was division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad, now housing railroad and local artifacts, steam locomotive, Palmer School outside exhibits.

A true outlet store right on the factory premises.

Discover the "City of Lights" by viewing a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. Be sure to see the pre-historic Mastodon bones. 6-8 rotating exhibits display a full spectrum of innovative visual harts. Free.

The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket, marvel at a strange looking firemen’s smoke mask and explore the differences in fire hose nozzles. See and hear how fire engines clear the streets with sirens, horns, and devices that control traffic lights. Watch vintage firefighting films on five video touch-screens. All this, in addition to 5 pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored fire station built in 1894. Conveniently located in Downtown Aurora near the Aurora Transportation Center. Suggested donation.

19th Century farm and village featuring pioneer craft shops and demos, a discovery barn with petting zoo and pony, hay and miniature train rides and more.

Museum dedicated to Native American and Alaskan cultures, art and history. Free.

Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.

Built in 1856, this Italianate building is home to the Aurora Historical Museum.