Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels

Donald E. Stephens discovered M.I. Hummels in the 1960s when he took his son on a trip to Europe, and he promptly became a collector. The Mayor's fascination with this art grew as he became attracted to the challenge of acquiring the rarer pieces, such as the figurines in the International Collection and "Little Velma", among many others. In 1984, Mayor Stephens donated what was by then his extensive private collection of M.I. Hummel figurines to the Village of Rosemont.

The unique Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels is a large display of M.I. Hummels, located in the Lobby of Village Hall across from the Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum. The late Mayor shared his love of the figurines with millions of national and international Rosemont visitors. The establishment of the museum ensures not only that his collection will remain intact, but that it will continue to grow.