Hours:Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays & major holidays
Admission: (As of February 1, 2020) $10.00 adults, $8.00 seniors (age 60 and over), $5.00 students with ID, teenagers, and 7 to 12 yrs., 6 yrs. and under free. Wednesday is free admission, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.
Lapidary is the art of cutting & polishing stone. People of all ages enjoy this exceptional museum dedicated to sharing with others the beauty of gemstones and providing an environment for all people to learn about rocks, minerals and lapidary art. Founded by Joseph F. Lizzadro, Sr. in 1962, the Museum is unique in the United States and houses a large collection of Chinese jade and other hard-stone carvings from around the world. Other displays include animal dioramas, mineral specimens, gemstones and geological exhibits. The Lizzadro Museum is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
See our website for special exhibits, weekend programs and events. Group tours can be arranged with prior reservations. The Museum Shop offers a variety of gem jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils and educational items for sale. The Museum is available for evening rentals. Parking is free for buses and cars. The Museum is entirely on one level with access and facilities for physically disabled visitors.
1220 Kensington Road
Oak Brook IL 60523
630-833-1616
https://lizzadromuseum.org/