Hidden gems - Museums in Winnetka, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Museums in Winnetka

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Winnetka. This list contains 48 places from Museum category.

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Graveface Chicago

Museum

👍👍 Really cool spot! Definitely recommend and I definitely want to visit again! The folks there are super chill, and the museum is very well put together!

5.00 (50 reviews) (~21.94 km from centre)

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Historical society

👍👍 Beautiful space in converted church building. Interactive touchscreen displays with 100’s of topics and 100’s of old photos. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The History Center also offers neighborhood tours, speakers and online events.

5.00 (25 reviews) (~17.87 km from centre)

Volume Gallery

Art museum

5.00 (11 reviews) (~24.23 km from centre)

The Legacy Walk

Museum

Half-mile stretch of N. Halsted with 20 rainbow pylons & plaques commemorating noted LGBTQ+ figures.

5.00 (9 reviews) (~19.88 km from centre)

Mundelein Heritage Museum

Museum

5.00 (7 reviews) (~27.38 km from centre)

Underground Railroad Memorial

Museum

5.00 (6 reviews) (~25.71 km from centre)

Wood Dale Historical Society

Museum

5.00 (6 reviews) (~24.67 km from centre)

The Insect Asylum

Museum of zoology

4.90 (140 reviews) (~19.51 km from centre)

Trailside Museum of Natural History

Museum

Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.

4.90 (110 reviews) (~25.01 km from centre)

Bob Newhart Statue

Sculpture

👍👍 If you are a Bob Newhart fan this is a must see and do in Chicago. Just layback and talk things over with him. I guarantee it will make you feel better…..

4.90 (43 reviews) (~26.64 km from centre)

Mount Prospect Historical Society

Museum

👍👍 Nice local history museum. Displays are very nice and building is a well kept historic house. Worth a visit.

4.90 (16 reviews) (~16.98 km from centre)

Elk Grove Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 Elk Grove Village, IL has this wonderful Historical museum and gallery exhibits. Currently the exhibit is about the history of Mc Donalds university. they also have a historic house from the area. Visit their website for hours of operations.

4.90 (15 reviews) (~25.58 km from centre)

Itasca Historical Depot

History museum

4.90 (14 reviews) (~27.9 km from centre)

Reliance Building

Non-profit organization

👍👍 One of Chicago's iconic "Chicago School" skyscrapers. An easy to admire classic structure. Designed by Burnham & Root and Charles Atwood. The lower portion (1st floor) designed by John W. Root in 1890. The 14 floors above that done by Charles Atwood in 1894. A truly handsome building. The windows ar...

4.90 (12 reviews) (~26.57 km from centre)

Addison Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 First time visitor. Very informative.

4.90 (12 reviews) (~28.86 km from centre)

Charles Gates Dawes House

Museum

Chateau-style house built in 1894, once home to a U.S. vice president, open for guided tours.

4.80 (65 reviews) (~8.9 km from centre)

Oak Park River Forest Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 Even with one staff member there, they were able to help me uncover lots of information about my family and the local history! A strong recommendation for any historian.

4.80 (48 reviews) (~24.74 km from centre)

Raupp Museum

Museum

👍👍 Fun and informative little historical museum here in Buffalo Grove. Grandkids had fun doing the scavenger hunt and making lanterns.

4.80 (47 reviews) (~21.07 km from centre)

Norwood Park Historical Society

Non-profit organization

😠 My cousin had her wedding here and let me tell u exactly what the owner of this place did. She originally agreed to let my cousin set up everything with the help of people the night before. But when we were there she said "there was too many poeple" and we could not set up anymore. Sending us home....

4.80 (44 reviews) (~14.7 km from centre)

National Cambodian Heritage Museum

Museum

👍👍 Very proud to serve this community and a museum that is currently the only one outside of Cambodia that is focused on the Cambodian genocide. It is a beautiful space for our survivors for healing, ans many of our art and music program is held here

4.80 (31 reviews) (~15.83 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Museums in Winnetka, United States