Naper Settlement

Naper Settlement is an award-winning outdoor history museum set on thirteen beautiful acres steps from Downtown Naperville and the Naperville Riverwalk. Whether watching the blacksmith at the forge or sitting down for a lesson in the Copenhagen Schoolhouse, visitors are immersed in history as they learn how the past connects everyone to the present and future.

Discover over 30 historic buildings and meet interpreters, educators, and volunteers that help connect Naperville’s history to the nations with hands-on demonstrations, activities, and more. Take a guided tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, the stunning Victorian eclectic style home and place of business of the Martin family.

Visitors can also enjoy several interactive exhibits including Building Naperville: Tallgrass Prairie to Today and The Thresher Experience, an experiential exhibit that brings the museum’s 1912 Wood Bros. Thresher to life by showcasing the mechanical innovations that transformed agriculture.

In addition to the museum experience, Naper Settlement is a vibrant community gathering space that hosts special events and educational programs for all ages. For more information, please visit NaperSettlement.org.