Museum-Enterance

Dunn Museum

Plan Your Visit

Admission

General Admission includes access to permanent exhibition galleries, as well as our main special exhibition. Our Ticketed Special Exhibition can be added for the full museum experience.

    General Admission     Ticketed Special Exhibition
     Resident  Nonresident      Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains
Seniors 62+   $3 $6   $5
Adults 18+   $6 $10   $10
Youth 4–17   $3 $6   $5
3 & Under   FREE FREE   FREE
Teachers   FREE FREE   $10
Students 18–25      FREE FREE   $5


*Please note: Students and teachers must present valid school ID. There is a limit of 10 youth admissions per adult.

Gallery Hours

Admission sales end 30 minutes before close.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 2–8 pm (FREE general admission 5-8 pm)*
Friday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Sunday: 10 am–4:30 pm

*Sponsored by USG.

Upcoming Special Hours

Feb 12: Lincoln's Birthday 10 am–8 pm
Feb 16: Presidents' Day 10 am–4:30 pm

2026 Special Hours

Mar 23: Spring Break 10 am–4:30 pm
Mar 26: Spring Break 10 am–8 pm
Jun 19: Juneteenth Closed
Jul 4: Independence Day    Closed
Oct 12: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day 10 am–4:30 pm
Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving Closed
Dec 24-25: Christmas Closed
Dec 28: Winter Break 10 am–4:30 pm
Dec 31: Winter Break 10 am–8 pm

Every Acre Strong: The Community Campaign for LCFPD. Click to learn more.

Main Special Exhibition

Included in General Admission

For The Love of Pollinators, purple background, yellow type and 2 bee illustrations.

For the Love of Pollinators
On exhibit February 14–May 31
Learn More»

Ticketed Special Exhibition

Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains
On exhibit through February 16, 2026
Learn More»

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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

Museums for All

Upon display of a SNAP EBT card, an individual or group of up to four persons will receive the Museums for All FREE general admission.

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
[email protected]