Each Settlement Sunday, admission to our museum not only includes free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings, but also a variety of hands-on family activities, games, demonstrations and tours of historic buildings.

Guided walking tour of Joseph Naper’s original 19 blocks of Naperville with an emphasis on downtown Naperville living and the German immigrant experience. Highlights of the tour include the site of Naper Academy, Hannah Ditzler’s home, the site of Stenger Brewery, and where Ed Stoos made his once famous Naperville soda water. All ages welcome.

Step through the pages of Naperville’s history as a museum educator shares the stories represented by ten of the extraordinary pieces of Century Walk public art interspersed throughout downtown Naperville’s historic buildings and walkways. Learn about the artists and inspiration behind the murals, mosaics, reliefs, mobiles and sculptures located within a half-mile walk of the museum. Discover Naperville in a whole new way as a knowledgeable museum guide leads you on an engaging walk through some of the community’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods.

Bring the entire family for a unique overnight camping experience at Naper Settlement. Enjoy a catered dinner, two camping-related demonstrations by Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) staff, geocaching, roasted marshmallows, storytelling, family time and more activities. On Saturday morning, enjoy a continental breakfast and special tours of historic buildings before the museum opens to the public. Community partner REI staff will be on hand to help families set up tents on Friday night. There are currently no tents available for loan.

During the month of June, visit the museum to discover how Naperville developed from Joseph Naper’s original homestead site. From building shelter to planting crops, it takes a great deal of hard work, followed by celebrations, to establish a settlement. A variety of activities will be offered throughout the month based on the theme, “Building A Town,” including activity stations that feature pelts and trading items. Try pioneer chores like planting corn, food processing and building with Lincoln Logs®. View maps depicting the growth of the town, participate in a scavenger hunt and more.

Ten years in the making, from the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Giza, Egypt and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this dazzling collection of Tutankhamen’s (King Tut) legendary treasures recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. With an expansive scope of over 130 artifacts masterfully produced in Egypt, this blockbuster exhibition is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition of the originals.

Enjoy the Fine Arts of drawing, painting and sculpting in an enthusiastic environment for kids 5-12 years of age, June 11 through June 29. This summer there will be one session of Teen Camp for kids age 10-15 years of age on July 9-13, 1-4:30 pm. With the fundamentals each young artist will learn throughout the week, they will have the opportunity to produce numerous works of art which they will be able to present in an Art Show at the end of their final day of camp.

Enjoy the Fine Arts of drawing, painting and sculpting with ART CLASSES for Kids in an enthusiastic environment for kids 5-12 years of age, June 11 through June 29. This summer there will be one session of Teen Camp for kids age 10-15 years of age on July 9-13, 1-4:30 pm. With the fundamentals each young artist will learn throughout the week, they will have the opportunity to produce numerous works of art which they will be able to present in an Art Show at the end of their final day of camp.

Enjoy the Fine Arts of drawing, painting and sculpting with ART CLASSES for Kids in an enthusiastic environment for kids 5-12 years of age, June 11 through June 29. This summer there will be one session of Teen Camp for kids age 10-15 years of age on July 9-13, 1-4:30 pm. With the fundamentals each young artist will learn throughout the week, they will have the opportunity to produce numerous works of art which they will be able to present in an Art Show at the end of their final day of camp.

Enjoy the Fine Arts of drawing, painting and sculpting with ART CLASSES for Kids in an enthusiastic environment for kids 5-12 years of age, June 11 through June 29. This summer there will be one session of Teen Camp for kids age 10-15 years of age on July 9-13, 1-4:30 pm. With the fundamentals each young artist will learn throughout the week, they will have the opportunity to produce numerous works of art which they will be able to present in an Art Show at the end of their final day of camp.