The Dunn Museum’s collections, which comprise nearly 20,000 artifacts and 1,000 linear feet of archival materials, are securely housed in a modern environmentally controlled care and storage facility. Irreplaceable collections held in public trust are protected with precise temperature and humidity control, as well as security and fire suppression capabilities, preserving Lake County’s cultural heritage for future generations to discover and enjoy. Archival holdings within the Museum's distinguished collections can be accessed by appointment by visitors, researchers and history enthusiasts. Artifacts from the collections are showcased in exhibitions and education programs.
Teich Family Reading Room
The Reading Room provides walk-in access to the Museum’s special library, genealogical resources and reference materials related to Lake County history. An appointment is necessary for use of primary source materials from the Lake County History Archives. There is no fee for accessing the Reading Room, but fees may be incurred for photocopies, scans, printed copies, PDFs, image licensing and other items.
Contact collections staff by email or at 847-968-3400 for more information.
Public Hours
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Wednesday–Saturday |
12–4 pm, walk-ins |
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Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays |
Closed |
Lake County History Archives
The vast collections of the History Archives are available by appointment for research in the Reading Room. Appointments must be made three days in advance and confirmed by Dunn Museum staff. Primary source materials include, but are not limited to, photographs, postcards, Civil War correspondence, and school records.
Personal computers are welcome. Cameras, scanners and other personal copying devices are not permitted. Collections staff can make photocopies, scans or PDFs of most archival materials. See below for services and fees.
Contact collections staff by email or at 847-968-3400 for more information and to discuss your research project.
Appointment Hours
Research Requests
It's easy for researchers and history enthusiasts from Lake County or around the world to request research assistance. Research requests can be made by mail, phone 847-968-3400, or email.
Services and Fees
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$20 per hour |
Staff research services, nonprofit use, billed when work begins |
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$40 per hour |
Staff research services, for-profit use, billed when work begins |
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$10 research fee |
This minimum fee, or other fees, may apply for research requests |
Fees vary by use for the following requests:
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Photocopies, scans or PDFs available for most archival materials
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Image licensing
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USPS postage for copies returned by mail
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Postage is added to all mail orders.
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Express mail services (FedEx, UPS) are used only when the researcher's account number is provided for direct billing
