Here are the details for those who want to explore the western suburbs`
railroad past:
– Batavia Depot Museum, 155 Houston St., Batavia (adjacent to the Fox River Trail). Open from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (special hours by appointment). Free. For information, call 879-1800.
– Big Rock Station, Blackberry Farm, Galena Boulevard and Barnes Road, Aurora. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission $5.50 adults, $4.25 children. For information, call 892-1550.
– Cosley Animal Farm and Museum, 1356 Gary Ave., Wheaton. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For information, call 665-5534.
– Lisle Station Museum, 919 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Open noon to 5 p.m. weekdays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. For information, call 968-2747.
– Villa Avenue Station, 220 S. Villa at the Prairie Path, Villa Park. Open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For information, call 941-0223.
– West Chicago Depot at Heritage Commons, 495 Main St., West Chicago. Tours by special appointment only. Admission is free. For information, call 231-3376.
