Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County

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4.6

( 8 reviews )

Art Museums, Natural History Museums, Children's Museums

Closed 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM See Hours

1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, United States

+1 8479-683-400.0

The Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County is a premier cultural institution located in Lake County, Illinois. With a rich history and a commitment to educating and inspiring visitors of all ages, the museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the region's natural and cultural heritage. The museum boasts a wide array of exhibits, ranging from interactive displays on dinosaurs to captivating exhibitions on the local ecosystem. Visitors can immerse themselves in the learning experience through hands-on activities and engaging educational programs. Additionally, the museum features a gift shop where guests can find unique souvenirs and artifacts related to the exhibits. The Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County is dedicated to fostering a love for learning and providing an unforgettable experience for all who step through its doors.

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Megan lin

March 22, 2024

Great place for a short family day out and interested to know about the history of lake county. Visiting whole place should not take more than 30 min - 1 hour. There is a big replica of dinosaur, the drawing of Batman and many other superheroes. I went with my son, he enjoyed quite. I plan to go visit again with more time to go through the detailed of history of lake county. Parking is free, and there is lot of parking space. However, there is no cafe, but there is lunch area if you are bringing food from home. There is some vending machine though.

Jax leong

March 22, 2024

We got free passes from our local library and decided to go. We've never been to this one since it moved. The museum seemed smaller than before. There was only 2 other couples there when we arrived and one family that quickly walked through. Staff was very nice and friendly.

Michelle l. pacheco

March 22, 2024

We visited in December for the Ansel Adams exhibit and it was beautifully done. Everything was laid out perfectly so you could enjoy each picture individually and focus on the ones that were off most interest to you. We also loved the gift shop and the other galleries relating to lake county, Illinois history.

John doe

March 22, 2024

Walk through different displays and activities. Small but fun,and the kids loved it!

Hudson bair

March 22, 2024

Very impressive collection of fossils from our area, and nice historical exhibits. Great for kids of all ages, including our 5 and 7 year olds - a number of hands-on specimens. Can cover all the exhibits in about 90 minutes. Is an especially great family outing for a rainy/cold day.

Kevin mccarty

March 22, 2024

It was a great museum with just enough reading at each exhibit. It starts with the ordivician time period, which is the sea creatures that lived about 450 million years ago. Then a life size Dryptosaurus (dinosar) model with feathers. After that it exhibits Native American artifacts to modern "Marvel" art. It'll take an hour or 2 to go through, depending on how much reading you do. Staff are friendly and the facility is very clean. Plus there is ample walking space between the exhibits. I would definitely recommend going to this museum.

Doug kimpton

March 22, 2024

This a quaint little modern history museum that has some added older items for viewing. Nice place for a short museum experience and learn some local history too.

Joann smith

March 22, 2024

We went on a special event day that included free admission. Last time I was here was opening day. Didn't see much change since my last visit other than an art exhibit that was going on. I used to go more frequently when it was in Wauconda. I preferred it at that location, and although it is in a very much larger building, I think I spent more time looking at things than in this new location. I would like to see more vintage photos and exhibits. It is a good to visit, if you haven't already. I see they have special events for families which is a good thing.