The Lake County Discovery Museum is one of the ten most popular destination spots in Lake County. The Museum provides the fun, well-rounded museum experience you expect from a big-city museum without the traffic hassles.
Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The Museum also displays the nation’s largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits in our special exhibition gallery are designed to delight visitors of all ages and interests. A local artist gallery displays fine works of art from talented Chicagoland artists. And a variety of programs and events for adults, families and school groups educate and entertain.
Current special exhibitions include The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute, on display October 4, 2008 through February 15, 2009, and Franklin McMahon: The Man Who Draws History, on display September 13 through December 14, 2008.
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Hours and Admission
Regular gallery hours are are Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Admission is $6 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages four to 17, and free for children three years and under. Admission is $2.50 for seniors after 2 p.m.
- Discount Tuesdays: adults $3, ages 4-17 (up to five children per adult) FREE, $1.25 per child for groups with 5-10 children per adult.
- Museum members are free on all days.
- Download a coupon: Save $1 per person on admission.
- Open daily except for New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Parking is free.
Museum Publications
The Museum Store offers a number of publications for sale. For information on Lake County titles, click here. For postcard books and other postcard items, click here.
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Membership: Friends of Lake County Discovery Museum
The Friends of the Lake County Discovery Museum began in 1971 as a group of private citizens organized to promote the Museum, which opened in 1976. The Friends are a not-for-profit organization formed exclusively for educational purposes. They provide support for the Museum's development and fundraising efforts, and the publication of Historian and Image File.
Friends of the Lake County Discovery Museum enjoy:
- Free admission
- Museum store discounts
- Free subscription to the Museum's Historian or Image File magazine
- Invitations to exclusive Members-only events
To become a Member, call 847-968-3400 or download a membership application (PDF file).
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The Lake County Discovery Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. |
Since 1976, Lakewood Forest Preserve (formerly known as Lakewood Farm) has been home to the nationally accredited Lake County Discovery Museum. The former farm buildings have been adapted and expanded to accommodate the Museum galleries, administrative offices, and the Museum's two archives: the Curt Teich Postcard Archives and the Lake County History Archives. |
