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Dunn Museum

Exhibitions


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Art for Everyone: Bob Ross®

August 31–January 20, 2025 | Open in-person

As seen on TV! Immerse yourself in soothing landscapes and happy little trees™ at a special exhibition featuring American artist Bob Ross® (1942–1995). The painter aimed to make art accessible to everyone through his TV program, The Joy of Painting®, which continues to air all over the world, uninterrupted since 1983. With a distinctive technique, he’s known for his ability to create beautiful pieces in under 30 minutes as well as intricately detailed paintings featured in his popular instructional books. The exhibit features 75 original works that display Ross’ gentle approach to painting and philosophy of spreading happiness through art.

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Threads of Time: Quilts and Textiles

February 15–May 4, 2025 | Open in-person and virtually

Quilts and textiles from the Dunn Museum's collections provide a colorful glimpse of Lake County's history from the 1830s to the 2000s. Through quilts, clothing and sewing artifacts, this exhibition showcases stories stitched into every piece—from a quilt passed down through four generations to a winter wedding gown worn by a Yugoslavian-American bride. Textiles, whether used for fashion, décor or comfort, reveal the rich and intricate narratives woven into the fabric of our shared past.


Permanent Exhibitions & Gift Shop

Prehistoric Lake County

The First People

An American Frontier

Innovations and Preservation

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Virtual Exhibitions