History of Geneva’s restaurants showcased in museum exhibit

Geneva is known for its rich restaurant scene, and the Geneva History Museum is exploring its past with the new exhibit, “Eat Your Heart Out Geneva,” which opens Feb. 8 and runs through Dec. 23.

View the history of featured restaurants including The Little Owl, Twin-Dor Supper Club, Mill Race Inn, Dog n Suds, Karen’s Swedish Tea Room, Orlando’s Pizza and Robert’s Drive-In. Artifacts include signage, glassware, crystal and silverware from the Betsy Ross Tea Room, a door from The Mill Race Inn and menus, according to a news release from the Geneva History Museum.

Learn how these restaurants adapted to national trends and tastes. See how they each created a recognizable public image and crafted inviting environments that reflected the personality and style of the dining experience. Immerse yourself in the 50-inch touchscreen map of restaurant locations throughout the years along with photographs and news clippings. Watch video stories shared by former restaurant owners and employees. Enjoy this unique look into some of Geneva’s most cherished dining establishments.

The Geneva History Museum is a nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve and share Geneva’s evolving history while inspiring and engaging the community. Galleries are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for seniors, students and children 3-10; free Tuesdays and for museum members. Admission includes the 3,000 square-foot Main Gallery “Geneva’s Story” and coupons from restaurant sponsors.

For more information visit GenevaHistoryMuseum.org or call 630-232-4951.