Great little museum, lots of history. Had a great time wandering thru seeing the history and…read moreexhibits.

Well things certainly have changed since I was a young ricky recruit here. Now the time has come…read morefor my oldest son to experience and contribute to our Nations calling. The museum brought back some great memories.

Never returned my call. I heard it through the grapevine that they are out of business and no…read morelonger a venue that can be booked for weddings. However, they are still being advertised.

Not sure which caterer of the four that Cuneo allows but the food at a recent wedding was inedible…read more We chose the beef medallion option and we couldn't cut the meat. It was like hard rubber. Sadly our whole table left the meal. They served it with broccolini that was steamed plain with no salt or seasonings. The potato patty had so much sage in it that it was inedible. We saw others at different tables having the same issues. We just know the bride and groom had to pay a pretty penny for this unacceptable food. Such an embarrassment for the family. Definitely stay away from the Loyola Cuneo Mansion for a wedding. Hopefully they will make needed repairs and add some fresh paint to the exterior of the building. It must be noted that the ballroom was lovely and the tables were exquisitely dressed.

While volunteering at the museum, I saw the owner drop food on the floor, pick it up, wash it, put…read moreit on a platter, and serve it to tourists as hors d'oeuvres. I addressed it, and she assured me that everything would be fine. Despite the presence of both mice and ants, she served the floor hors d'oeuvres. The museum can be a great experience. Just don't eat the food!

This museum in Waukegan is an excellent resource in the community!! Today we we on a tour to see…read morethe Kwanzaa celebration in Chicago. Excellent staff that organized this event!

I have passed this house a couple of times and was amazed by how cute the house was. I wondered who…read morelived there and what the importance of the house was. The presence of the house seemed intriguing. It had a welcoming presence it. A few months later, my mother was researching Underground Railroad sites in Illinois and we found out that the Mother Rudd House in Gurnee, Illinois was one of the sites. We decided to go to this historical site, which was amazing and full of history in the Lake County Illinois area. The Mother Rudd house was a place that housed travelers in the 19th century, was a place where community events were held, and was a safe haven for slaves who were seeking freedom. Mother Rudd was a mother of 13 children, yet still was able to care for others, including people in her community. The house was amazing with great artifacts and memories that go back two centuries. The hosts were friendly and gave a lot of information about what the Mother Rudd house was used for, and what the Gurnee community was like long ago.Several families donated artifacts from their family history to help one understand legacies of Lake County history. It was great to see others interested in history and restoring historical landmarks. I would encourage young and and old to visit this house and take a stroll down memory lane. It's best to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.

Owner was such a welcoming man with great information and jokes. So much to see here with so much…read morehistory. Seeing all the tanks, airplanes, helicopters and equipment is so neat. I highly recommend seeing all this place offers reminding us of our past and all those who fought and lost their lives for us. Thank you!

When I was young this place was located up the interstate a bit in Kenosha County. I hadn't visited…read moresince 1992 so we stopped in recently on a Wisconsin apple picking trip. The newer location is much larger than the old one and has more indoor space in what looks like a repurposed truck repair facility. The buildings are well maintained and there's a large gift shop with some old surplus bits and pieces for sale along with t-shirts, flags, posters and so on. The proprietor was friendly and explained where to follow the path through the indoor portion to the larger outdoor equipment. The indoor collection is much larger than the old location had. They have multiple historic vehicles, uniformed dummies, cases with supplies and equipment, framed medal collections and usually signs to explain what you're seeing. The outdoor collection is really cool. Here you'll find, in addition to the expected collection of Peacekeeper armored cars and old tanks, unusual stuff like a Mil-24 Hind gunship which I always thought was the coolest looking helicopter ever. They also have some trainer jets, an F-15, a Reaper drone, other helicopters and vehicles. Some of the jets have airline stair trucks parked alongside so you can walk up and see into the interior. They do events with their vehicles where you can ride in them on the property and others where they squash junk cars with tanks. Exit through the gift shop. Their T-shirts are priced pretty fairly. A fun place for history buffs, families with kids and anyone else interested in this kind of thing. By the way, it's located in Russell. The western border of Zion is like 2 miles east of them. Google maps shows that border but for reasons unknown Google still has it in Zion

Our daughter was invited to the Media Preview of "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" special exhibition…read moreat Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville before it opened to the public, and we were thrilled that she invited us, her parents, to join her. It was our first time visiting the museum, and it left a lasting impression. The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, recently expanded with a brand-new 3,000-square-foot gallery designed specifically for large-scale exhibitions. Alex Ross's special exhibition is the first one to be unveiled there. I found the new gallery very spacious, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and professionally executed. Renowned for his use of gouache to paint incredibly lifelike portraits of Marvel and DC icons, Ross has elevated comic book illustration into the realm of fine art. The exhibition showcases 100 stunning portraits, each reflecting the unique personality and attitude of the character, which naturally shapes their pose. The portraits form two larger-than-life murals that fully immerse visitors, creating a perfect backdrop to step into the world of comics and pose with your favorite characters. We were so grateful and pleasantly surprise that Alex Ross was present at the Media Preview. Although he is such an iconic artist in the comic world, he is so friendly, warm, and down-to-earth. We were absolutely delighted to meet and chat with him. The museum's slogan is "Arrive curious. Leave inspired." That was exactly how I felt. I have only had casual exposure to the comic universe through superhero movies like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, and I did not know much about the artists behind the scenes. However, after seeing Ross's work up close, I came away a true fan of Ross, with a newfound respect for his comic art! Although this is a ticketed special exhibit to the public, $5 - $10 in addition to the general admission, it is well worth the price and special trip to see it. The exhibition runs from June 29 through February 16, 2026. Go see it if you have a chance! We did not have time to explore the museum's permanent exhibits, but we certainly look forward to coming back. We did stop by the gift shop, which is well-stocked with comic books and merchandise that fans will love. There are even Heroes books and Villains books signed by Alex Ross available behind the counter for $100 each. Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains is the Dunn Museum's second exhibit featuring the celebrated artist's work, following 2019's Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. This exhibition also supports the Preservation Foundation's "Every Acre Strong" initiative, which raises funds to help maintain and protect Forest Preserve lands, making sure they stay healthy and thriving for generations to come.

Our daughter invited us to the media preview of Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains at the Bess Bower Dunn…read moreMuseum in Libertyville. I didn't know what to expect. It was my first time at the museum, but I walked away seriously impressed. The new 3,000 square foot gallery is well done. It's spacious, comfortable, and designed to showcase large-scale work the right way. And Alex Ross's art? Incredible. His portraits of Marvel and DC characters are lifelike, powerful, and packed with personality. The layout includes two massive murals that completely pull you into the comic world. Best part? Ross himself was there. The guy is a legend in the comic world, but down-to-earth and genuinely kind. It was a real pleasure to meet him. I've only scratched the surface of comics through the usual superhero movies, but seeing Ross's work up close gave me a whole new appreciation for the art behind it. I walked in curious and left a fan. The exhibit runs through February 16, 2026. It's a special-ticketed show with an extra five to ten dollars on top of regular admission, but it's absolutely worth it. We didn't get to explore the rest of the museum this time, but we'll definitely be back. The gift shop is great too, with plenty of comic merch, including signed Ross books behind the counter. If you're into comics, art, or just want to see something unique, go check it out.

This didn't exist when I grew up, but it's a favorite stop when visiting home with my family. On…read morethis last trip, we all came by for a walk in the snow. We then took the kids, (my son, niece and nephew), inside to check out the animals that are taken care of here. From owls to alligators, we even got a tour of the "venomous" room where they house the kind of snakes that will give you nightmares. It's all free, but be sure to leave at least a small cash donation in their bin so they can continue doing what they do.

So great! I'm a big Jack Benny fan and it's so much fun to see the wonderful tributes to him in his…read moreadopted hometown.