Exhibits at the Aurora History Museum

Current Exhibits

On Display in the East Hallway

Aurora Historic Photos
Photos have a way of connecting the current generation with their past. The photos in our East Hallway Gallery are just a small sample of the over 30,000 images archived at the Aurora History Museum.

On Display in the Theater Room

First 50 Years of Aurora
What was Aurora like in it's first years? Learn about water, transportation, politics, city services, and education in Aurora's formative years. Visitors voted to return this favorite previously displayed exhibit to our Theater Room in July 2022.

Upcoming Exhibits

A HISTORY OF LOWRY
Community Gallery: March 14 to July 9, 2023 Lowry opened in 1938 along the far western border of Aurora. The base focused on technical training, including aerial photography in its early days, and for a time, was home to the United States Air Force Academy. The exhibit will chronicle the story of Lowry and the people who served there.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN AURORA
Gallery 2: May 2, 2023 to Spring 2024 Between 99 developed parks, 103 miles of trails, and 8,000+ acres of open space, there’s plenty to explore in Aurora’s outdoors. Discover the history behind our reservoirs, city parks, nature centers, the High Line Canal, swimming pools and more, all within the city of Aurora.