Museums in Lake Forest, Illinois

The Wildlife Discovery Center features one of the largest reptile exhibits in northern Illinois. It also features the nation's largest public exhibit of rattlesnakes and venomous reptiles. Admissio... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

This facility features an extensive reptile display including venomous species PLUS outdoor raptor exhibits. Some of the many programs and services include: public drop in, education ... More on MuseumStuff.com

Get Directions The site that is now Emily Oaks Nature Center was part of the original 62-acre property purchased by the then Niles Center Park District from the Cook County Forest Preserve for $1,0... More on Skokieparkdistrict.org

Natural oasis full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, three-acre pond and trails. Some of the plants and animals that frequent the pond and the savanna include ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

The Prairie Center serves as the hub of arts activities in the Northwest suburbs; music, theatre, dance, film, story telling, children's performances, and the visual arts are offered year round in ... More on GoCityKids

about Prairie Center for the Arts: The Prairie Center serves as the hub of arts activities in the Northwest suburbs; music, theatre, dance, film, story telling, children's performances , and the vi... More on GoCityKids

about Irish American Heritage Center: The Center has a theatre, an art gallery, a museum, a social center, classrooms and meeting rooms, as well as a library with a children's room . The museum boa... More on GoCityKids

The Irish American Heritage Center provides community events, a historic museum, musical programs, an Irish history library and ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

Chicago has a handful of salvage specialists who cater to the design trades and retail customers seeking a... More on Frommers

You can find everything and anything there, from statuary and stained glass to dentist chairs and church pews. More on TripAdvisor

Visitors are advised to take few personal belongings, as most will be taken upon your entrance and stored ... More on NileGuide

This is a private library that is open to the public. You can't check books out, but you can see rare book... More on igougo