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Visitor tip
Take a guided tour when visiting - reviewers specifically praised the tour experience as a highlight of their visit, making it worth scheduling time for.
Visitor tip
Plan to see the rotating exhibits throughout the year, including special exhibitions like 'Mary Neely: Across Time' (May 16 - June 13, 2026), which provide fresh reasons to revisit the museum.
Visitor tip
The museum is well-maintained and suitable for all ages with exhibits ranging from natural history (last ice age) to modern Waukegan history, the Ray Bradbury collection, and historic house furnishings - allowing visitors to tailor their experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Carnegie building in Waukegan
- Highlights
- Ray Bradbury book collection, Abraham Lincoln bed, late 1800s Haines House
- Special Exhibit
- Mary Neely: Across Time (May 16 - June 13, 2026)
What visitors say
Would love to go back again, you can see people taking good care of the museum.
An interesting place to visit. Full of Waukegan History. I love the tour. 🥰
I would love to visit but every time I drive down from Kenosha during posted business hours, no one is there. I've tried calling and emailing but haven't gotten a response. Is there a good time for me to try to visit again?
From 19 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum houses Ray Bradbury's personal book collection, connecting Waukegan to the famous science fiction author who was born in the city
- The Haines House Museum features authentic late 1800s historic interiors and period furnishings, providing visitors with a preserved glimpse into Waukegan's residential past
- The museum exhibits artifacts spanning from the last ice age to the 21st century, offering a comprehensive chronological overview of Waukegan's natural and human history
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