Naper Settlement

Welcome to Naper Settlement Where looking back is looking forward

Naper Settlement is an award-winning, outdoor history museum offering visitors 13 acres of educational programs, exhibits, guided tours, and special events. Whether watching the blacksmith at the forge or sitting down for a lesson in our one-room schoolhouse, visitors are immersed in history as they learn about the past and how it relates to the present. Explore our interactive exhibits including Building Naperville: Tallgrass Prairie to Today and the new Thresher Experience which brings our farming history to life! In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, embark on an exciting journey through our nation’s history with our new exhibit, We The People: Naperville and the American Story. Dive into the rights, revolutions, and freedoms that have shaped the U.S. from 1776 to today through thought-provoking local stories, rarely seen artifacts, and a series of new hands-on learning experiences—all included in museum admission!