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Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County

Museum

4.7(451 reviews)
Open Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 p.m. ⋅ Opens 2 p.m. Thu
Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County

About

Interactive exhibits on local history. Museum with interactive exhibits on Lake County history plus changing art & pop-culture displays.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, United States
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    Phone
    (847) 968-3400
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Thursday:2–8 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

Nearby

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