Museums on the North Shore
We list 18 museums on the North Shore. They are spread over 9 towns, led by Evanston, Glencoe and Lake Forest. Most open at 10 AM and close at 4 PM on weekdays. 89% have their own website.
18 places Checked October 2026
By town
BBlock Museum of Art, Northwestern UniversityArt museum · Museum40 Arts Cir Dr, EvanstonWed–Fri 12 PM–5 PMWebsiteCCharles Gates Dawes HouseTourist attraction · Museum225 Greenwood St, EvanstonMon–Wed ClosedThu–Sun 1 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteDDave's Down to Earth Rock ShopRock shop · Craft shop711 Main St, EvanstonMon–Tue 10:30 AM–5:30 PMThu 10:30 AM–7 PMWebsiteGGichigamiin Indigenous Nations MuseumMuseum · Tourist attraction3001 Central St, EvanstonMon–Fri 10 AM–5 PMSat 10 AM–3 PMWebsiteGGlencoe Historical SocietyHistorical society · Museum375 Park Ave, GlencoeWed 10 AM–3 PMSun 1 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteHHistory Center of Lake Forest-Lake BluffHistorical society · Museum509 E Deerpath Rd, Lake ForestTue–Thu 10 AM–4 PMSat 1 PM–4 PMWebsiteKKohl Children's MuseumChildren's museum · Museum2100 Patriot Blvd, GlenviewMon 9:30 AM–1 PMTue–Sat 9:30 AM–4 PMSunWebsiteLLake Bluff History MuseumMuseum · Tourist attraction127 E Scranton Ave, Lake BluffMon–Thu 1 PM–4 PMFri–Sat 10 AM–1 PMWebsiteNNorthbrook History MuseumMuseum · Tourist attraction1776 Walters Ave, NorthbrookMon–Sat ClosedSun 2 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteSSchmidt-Burnham Log HouseHistorical landmark · History museum1140 Willow Rd, WinnetkaMon–Sat ClosedSun 2 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteSSkokie Heritage MuseumHistory museum · Museum8031 Floral Ave, SkokieMon 12 PM–5 PMThu 12 PM–5 PMSunWebsiteWWinnetka Historical SocietyMuseum · Tourist attraction411 Linden St, WinnetkaTue 1 PM–4 PMThu 1 PM–4 PMWebsiteCChicago Botanic GardenBotanical garden · Museum1000 Lake Cook Rd, GlencoeWebsiteFFrances Willard House MuseumMuseum · Tourist attraction1730 Chicago Ave, EvanstonWebsiteGGallery A+D by Wiley Designs, LLC.Museum450 Central Ave Ste 211, Highland ParkWebsiteHHalim Time & Glass MuseumMuseum · Tourist attraction1560 Oak Ave, EvanstonWebsiteHHope Union Heritage CenterMuseum1812 Chapel Ct, NorthbrookThu 10 AM–2 PMMMacLean Collection Map LibraryMuseum13820 W Polo Trail Dr, Lake Forest