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Dunn Museum

Plan Your Visit

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Site improvements are underway at the General Offices and Dunn Museum in Libertyville through early-November. The front doors and building will remain open during normal business hours throughout the project period. Improvements include pavement, accessibility and drainage upgrades. Watch for posted signs indicating which portions of the parking lot are available as they are subject to change.

General Admission

Age Resident   Nonresident    
Seniors 62+ $3 $6  
 

Senior admission is FREE for the month of October.
Adults 18+ $6 $10  
Students 18–25    $3 $6 *With student ID
Youth 4–17 $3 $6 *Limit 10 per adult
3 & Under     FREE FREE  

Gallery Hours

Tuesday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am–4:30 pm
 

On the first and third Thursdays of every month, enjoy FREE programs and admission from 5–8 pm. Sponsored by USG. View Programs»
Saturday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Sunday: 12–4:30 pm

Upcoming Special Hours

Nov 11: Veterans Day 10 am–4:30 pm
Nov 15: Special Open Day 10 am–4:30 pm

2024 Special Hours

Nov 28–29: Thanksgiving Closed
Dec 24–25: Christmas Closed
Dec 26–31: Winter Break 10 am–4:30 pm

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

On Exhibit

Art for Everyone: Bob Ross®
August 31–January 20, 2025 | Open in-person
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Up Next

Threads of Time: Quilts and Textiles
February 15–April 27, 2025 | Open in-person 
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Visitor Loyalty Program

Earn FREE admission on future visits to the Dunn Museum. To secure your future free admission:

  1. Complete a sign-up card at the Museum to activate your loyalty account
  2. Earn one FREE admission for every four regularly priced Adult/Senior admissions purchased
  3. Rewards are redeemable on your next visit

Getting Here

The Dunn Museum is located in the General Offices of the Lake County Forest Preserves at 1899 West Winchester Road between Route 45 and Butterfield Road in Libertyville. The entrance is on the south side of the building. Once you turn south onto Technology Way, follow signs to Dunn Museum. 		 Dunn_055B

 

Gift Shop

The Dunn Museum Gift Shop offers a selection of items inspired by the history and culture of Lake County, including books, posters, notecards, photos, jewelry, apparel and other custom products. Items created by local artisans are also featured in the shop.

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Contact

Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
1899 West Winchester Road | Libertyville IL 60048
847-968-3400 | 847-526-0024 fax
Dunn@LCFPD.org