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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Kid-Friendly Aspects of Lizzadro Museum
Lizzadro Museum hosts various schools, scouts, and other groups for field trips! You can also drop in Tuesdays through Sundays and enjoy the space at your leisure. There are many fun scenes along the wall depicting scenes and the animals are made completely of carved stone.
There is also a new touch screen game that kids can enjoy while learning about minerals.
New Exhibit at Lizzadro Museum
The newest exhibit at Lizzadro Museum is called "The Altar of the Green Jade Pagoda" is made completely of jade and was gifted to the museum in 2018. The impressive sculpture was carved from a nine-ton boulder by 150 skilled jade carvers and took more than ten years to finish!
Gemstone and Precious Stone Gifts
By the entrance is a large museum shop filled with all types of products including jewelry, book ends, sculptures, gifts, and more for purchase.
Dino Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesDrop in and explore real fossils up close, build awesome 3-D dinosaur puzzles, and even make your very own fossil imprint to take home! Play “Say BONES,” a fossil-themed twist on classic Bingo. Plus, meet Mary Anning— the first female fossilist—who will bring history to life with fascinating stories about her groundbreaking discoveries. It’s a...
Lapidary Activity Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesDrop-in and have fun with fossils and hands-on activities! See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaurs, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home! “Say BONES,” a fossil-full version of the classic Bingo, will be offered throughout the day. A living history portrayal of Mary Anning, the first female...
Volcanoes
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesGeologist Sara Kurth presents an interactive lecture on volcanoes. Learn how volcanoes work and compare different eruption styles. The lecture will focus on recent eruptions and explore how volcanoes can affect local and global communities. Hands-on specimens will be available.
Yooperlites: Michigan’s Mysterious Glowing Rocks
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesErik Rintamaki is an amateur rockhound who made an amazing discovery on the shores of Lake Superior in the spring of 2017. After testing Erik was credited with the Discovery of Yooperlites in Michigan. Since then, Yooperlites have become a worldwide sensation. Erik will be talking about his discovery, where and how to find Yooperlites,...
Community Music Programs
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesSmall ensemble music performances continue at the Museum! Sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Community musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. January 15: Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo February 5: Howard Levy & Chris Siebold Jazz Duo...
Community Music Programs
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesSmall ensemble music performances continue at the Museum! Sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Community musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. January 15: Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo February 5: Howard Levy & Chris Siebold Jazz Duo...
Community Music Programs
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesSmall ensemble music performances continue at the Museum! Sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Community musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. January 15: Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo February 5: Howard Levy & Chris Siebold Jazz Duo...
Spirito Men’s Choir
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesThe Men of Spirito are committed to music excellence, mentorship, and community. This choir makes excellent music with a community of dedicated guys, and gives back to the community through service and social events. The Men of Spirito will perform several pieces and include a brief discussion of each selection. Sponsored by the DuPage Community...
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