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Location
Best time
Visit on weekends or during cold/rainy weather to enjoy exhibits with fewer crowds and take time to appreciate each piece in depth, especially the interactive map displays
Visitor tip
Don't miss the interactive maps exhibit where you can drag a window over current Lake County maps to compare with historical versions—visitors specifically highlight this as an incredible way to see how the landscape has changed over 100 years
Visitor tip
Bring kids to explore the hands-on exhibits and interactive elements designed specifically for families—reviewers praise how engaging and educational the experience is for children
About Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
Interactive exhibits on local history. Museum with interactive exhibits on Lake County history plus changing art & pop-culture displays.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Bob Ross exhibit, fossils, dinosaurs, Native American exhibits, interactive historical maps
- Admission
- $6 for Lake County residents
- Interactive Features
- Fully interactive exhibits for children
What visitors say
10/10 recommend visiting this! Loved how interactive it was for my kiddo. The Bob Ross exhibit was world class! Excited for upcoming exhibits to come and will definitely return. As an aside, we were able to get entry passes thanks in…
Amazing museum rich with local history and interactive exhibits. From fossils, the native tribes to the modern day Lake County we know. I visited on a Sunday afternoon, luckily there was not too many people so I was able to take each…
A nice afternoon visit to learn some interesting local history followed by a tranquil viewing of many Bob Ross paintings. It was a perfect activity during a cold and rainy day. We were a little surprised to discover this solid museum…
From 524 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features an interactive map exhibit that allows visitors to drag a window overlay across current Lake County maps to compare with historical maps from approximately 100 years ago, revealing how the landscape transformed from mostly undeveloped land to modern development
- The museum offers library passes available for local Lake County residents, making admission accessible through the public library system in addition to the $6 resident admission fee
- The Bob Ross exhibit is prominently featured as a 'world class' exhibition according to visitor reviews, with the Bob Ross paintings being a notable draw mentioned in 23 review mentions and highlighted as a tranquil viewing experience
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