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Making My Family Special: Self-Guided

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Through exploration of the Museum's permanent exhibit galleries, these activities will assist scouts in discovering how family life in Lake County was the same and how it was different in the past.

Call 847-968-3422 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$20 per group ($40 out of county)
Scout Level: 
Tiger scouts
Skills: 
3
Length (time): 
Allow at least 1 hour
When Offered: 
Year-round
Location: 

Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda

Lake County Discovery Museum
Wauconda
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The Lake County Discovery Museum features hands-on exhibits about Lake County history, nature and picture postcards. Changing special exhibitions feature topics such as art, nature, history and popular culture. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Visit the museum website for more information.

The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve in southwest Lake County. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 176 west of Fairfield Road. Follow signs to the Lake County Discovery Museum. The museum's address is 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda, IL 60084.

Too busy to stop by the Museum Shop? Order a Memory Packet for each student in your group and provide a souvenir of their field trip experience. To order call, 847-968-3321.
  • Mastodon Packets: $1.50 each (postcard, pencil and a mastodon tatoo)
  • Lakewood Packets: $2.00 each (postcard, pencil and an arrowhead)
  • Explorer Packets: $2.75 each (postcard, pencil and a nature activity book)