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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.

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. On Discount Tuesdays, admission is $3 for adults, free for ages 17 and under. 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.

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).

The Lake County Discovery Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

 
Location
The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve in southwest Lake County.
The entrance and parking area are located on Route 176 west of Fairfield Road. Follow signs to the Lake County Discovery Museum.
 
History

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.

 
Contact Information
Lake County Discovery Museum
27277 N Forest Preserve Rd
Wauconda, IL 600842016
LCMuseum@co.lake.il.us
847-968-3400 (phone)
847-526-0024 (fax)
 
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News

Mischievous Art of Jim Flora on Display at Lake County Discovery Museum
Jill Metcoff Photography Exhibit Opens at Independence Grove
Album Art on Display at Lake County Discovery Museum
Lake County Discovery Museum Honored as 2008 Library of the Year
Catalog of Postcard Gifts Now Available
 

Exhibits and Activities

LP Art
The Mischievous Art of Jim Flora