historic wagner farm
AND HERITAGE CENTER
Making History Every Day . The Glenview Park District ’ s 18.6 acre Historic Wagner Farm is one of the last working dairy farms in Cook County and is open to the public for recreation and learning . The farm provides a unique opportunity to learn about our farming heritage and experience first-hand the way things used to be . In addition to cows in the pasture and crops in the field , the farm has chickens , draft horses , and pigs , as well as , a restored farm house and barn .
THE HERITAGE CENTER
Due to Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation , the Heritage Center museum and main exhibits are closed . The gift shop and restrooms inside the Heritage Center are open Tuesdays-Sundays , 10 am-3 pm .
GROUNDS REMAIN OPEN TO VISITORS WINTER SALES
Winter Sales hours are 10 am-5 pm every day . Stop by the farm to get your holiday décor !
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WILL BE AVAILABLE
The award-winning Heritage Center contains many exhibits where visitors can learn about farming from the early 20th century through the present . Here you can :
• Explore the world of agriculture and rural life and understand its direct relationship to our everyday lives .
• Pick up a nostalgic souvenir from the Museum Gift Shop . Featured items include books , T-shirts , postcards and toys .
Please note : Due to COVID-19 safety precautions , exhibits inside the Heritage Center will be limited to signage and descriptive panels . No hands-on exhibits will be displayed until further notice .