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Dunn Museum

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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
Students 18–25      $3 $6   $5
Youth 4–17   $3 $6   $5
3 & Under       FREE FREE   FREE


*Please note: Senior general admission is FREE for the month of October. Students must present student ID at register. There is a limit of 10 youth admissions per adult.

Gallery Hours

Admission sales end 30 minutes before close.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
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

Sep 1: Labor Day    Closed

2025 Special Hours

Oct 13: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day 10 am–4:30 pm
Nov 27-28: Thanksgiving Closed
Dec 24-25: Christmas Closed
Dec 26-31: Winter Break 10 am–4:30 pm

★ Blue Star Museums 🇺🇸

Active-duty military personnel (with ID) and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, enjoy FREE general admission at the Dunn Museum (Libertyville) through Labor Day, Monday, September 1.

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Main Special Exhibition

Included in General Admission

National Geographic: The Greatest Wildlife Photographs
On exhibit through September 21 
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Ticketed Special Exhibition

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

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]