Top rated Museums in Palatine

Experience the best that Palatine has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 29 places from Museum category.

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The Marion E. Wade Center
Museum
👍👍 What a place! Come see the desk that Tolkien wrote The Hobbit on and the wardrobe the inspired Lewis's way into Narnia. Included are a few wonderful displays about the Inkling authors. The garden is also worth the visit.
5.00 (80 reviews) (~27.26 km from centre)
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Mack Manor
Tourist attraction
👍👍 AWESOME, FREE family event. It brings joy to EVERYONE!
4.90 (353 reviews) (~18.55 km from centre)
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
Museum
Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.
4.90 (110 reviews) (~29.63 km from centre)
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Lombard Historical Society- Victorian Cottage Museum, Carriage House, and Lilac Emporium Gift Shop
Museum
👍👍 On August 8th 2020, We were the the very fortunate first couple to be married at the Victorian Cottage and Gazebo. Alison and her team were nothing short of Awesome, they helped us take care of everything. From changing the seating from the ceremony to the reception , provided sound during the cerem...
4.90 (35 reviews) (~25.25 km from centre)
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Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Art museum
Exhibition space named for a major Chicago collector, showing modern art by international talents.
4.80 (312 reviews) (~29.97 km from centre)
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Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Museum
A historic landmark, this 1903-built station is a firefighting museum with exhibits & memorabilia.
4.80 (52 reviews) (~21.63 km from centre)
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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) (~8.02 km from centre)
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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) (~24.2 km from centre)
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~20.51 km from centre)
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Volo Museum
Museum
Classic, antique, muscle & Hollywood car displays plus antique malls & burger bar with beer garden.
4.70 (4.4K reviews) (~26.72 km from centre)
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National Museum of the American Sailor
Museum
Classic facility with displays documenting the training & history of naval service personnel.
4.70 (402 reviews) (~27.42 km from centre)
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Elmhurst History Museum
Museum
👍👍 Interesting and informative museum in an old mansion. Nice bicycle exhibit with the next going to be about Chicago area retail stores (coming soon). Do a side trip to Hamburger Heaven while you're in elmhurst..it's a blast from the past as well!! Upper floor dedicated to the history of Elmhurst itse...
4.70 (188 reviews) (~24.86 km from centre)
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Halim Time & Glass Museum
Museum
👍👍 This museum is a real gem. Although it is not technically open yet for the general public, we called ahead and they permit visitors by appointment. We are so glad we called and were able to tour this amazing showcase. While still supposedly under construction it is close to being finished with four...
4.70 (171 reviews) (~29.49 km from centre)
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Museum
Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.
4.70 (146 reviews) (~26.54 km from centre)
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Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
Event venue
Historic Italianate mansion filled with fine art & furnishings on 100 landscaped acres.
4.70 (116 reviews) (~16.96 km from centre)
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RTC Museum
Museum
👍👍 Visited the RTC Museum during my daughters Navy Basic graduation. It was very interesting to learn a little about Navy history and the RTC's role in shaping today's Navy. Coming from an Army guy...its a nice place.
4.70 (101 reviews) (~26.45 km from centre)
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Grayslake Heritage Center
Museum
👍👍 Had a wonderful time visiting the Heritage Center to see art created by students and adults as well as more history exhibits on the second floor! Live music was performed by artists and of course we had to go to the Freeze and pick up a bite!.
4.70 (55 reviews) (~26.13 km from centre)
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Des Plaines History Center
History museum
👍👍 PHOTOS - You can take photos of exhibits and the Kinder House. You can also actually touch some exhibits. TIP - Request a private tour of the Kinder House PRICE - Free LOCATION - Near downtown Des Plaines PARKING - Free parking on the street DURATION - 2 hours EXHIBITS - Right when you enter yo...
4.70 (50 reviews) (~14.51 km from centre)
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Kohl Children's Museum
Children's museum
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8.
4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~17.27 km from centre)
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Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
Museum
Museum with interactive exhibits on Lake County history plus changing art & pop-culture displays.
4.60 (357 reviews) (~20.8 km from centre)
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