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Museums in Lake County

History and Hollywood cars are waiting for you...

You might not think of Lake County as a historical landmark, but take a closer look and you’ll see that we have a rich past and a respectable collection of unique museums and interesting historical locations.

For the animal lovers in your life, the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest is a great way to spend an afternoon! Visit with their resident turtles, birds of prey, a Bobcat and the largest collection of Rattlesnakes in North America.

Did you know that Lake County is home to the only official United States Navy in the Midwest? Learn about the life of a Sailor and their proud history at the National Museum of the American Sailor. Share in the tradition of United States Sailors through a collection and preservation of Navy history and the Great Lakes Naval Base’s roll as the Navy’s one and only “boot camp”.

Cruise by Volo Auto Museum to see the World’s Largest selection of Hollywood movie cars. Take pictures in front of Doc’s DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Scooby Doo Mobile, Greased Lightning from Grease and hundreds more! Plus they have a great selection of Disney memorabilia, and a real Bat Mobile so kids will love it!

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Riverwoods
Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center a...
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe
With its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited pub...
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Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
Vernon Hills
ABOUT CUNEO MANSION AND GARDENS Cuneo Mansion and Gardens stands as a monument to old-world elega...
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Dunn Museum
Libertyville
ARRIVE CURIOUS. LEAVE INSPIRED.  The nationally accredited Dunn Museum holds a treasure trov...
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Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Grayslake
A state of the art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Gra...
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Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
This expansive 18,500-square-foot venue is the perfect setting for any occasion, offering indoor and...
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Heller Nature Center
Highland Park
Visitors can enjoy a 97-acre preserve with oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna and ...
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Jurassic Gardens
Volo
Jurassic Gardens is a heart-pounding safari with moving, life-like, animatronic dinosaurs inside of ...
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Mundelein Heritage Museum
Mundelein
Visitors to the Mundelein Heritage Museum will see new exhibits on early pioneers; the one-room scho...
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National Museum of the American Sailor
North Chicago
Now Open, Monday - Saturday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Na...
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Shiloh House
Zion
Shiloh House is an elegant 25-room mansion built in 1901 by Zion's founder, the Rev. John Alexan...
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Sock Monkey Museum
Long Grove
See the World’s Largest Handmade Sock Monkey Collection as certified by Guinness World Records...
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The Sanfilippo Estate
Barrington
Private estate featuring one of the world's finest collections of restored, automatic musical in...
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Volo Bog State Natural Area
Ingleside
TRAVEL & VISITOR ALERT: VOLO BOG IS OPEN. Please see their website for details: https...
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Volo Museum
Volo
Volo Museum is a World Famous, family-owned, all-day tourist destination in Volo, IL. They are kn...
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Waukegan History Museum
Waukegan
The Waukegan Historical Society’s headquarters is the Waukegan History Museum located in beaut...
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History Center of Lake Forest / Lake Bluff
Lake Forest
Originally named the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Historical Society, the History Center of Lake Forest-La...
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