COVID-19 Update: The Lizzadro Museum is closed until further notice

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we aim to protect the health and safety of Museum visitors, staff, and volunteers.  Participate in new activities and Collection Highlights listed below. Our website will be updated weekly. For questions please call 630-833-1616 or email info@lizzadromuseum.org.

The Museum Shop is open online and curbside pick up is available.

Sharing with others the eternal beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science.

Discover one-of-a-kind gem treasures. Lapidary marvels await the entire family.
See an extraordinary collection of gems, hardstone carvings, rocks and minerals from around the world.

Experience lapidary art & earth science through programs and tours for children and adults.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Mosaics

Dioramas

Jade Carvings

Cameos

Organic Gems

Gemstones

Rocks, Minerals, Fossils

Castle Lizzadro

Exploration and activities you can do online

Watch an introductory film about the Lizzadro Museum

Test your skills with the Rockhound Quiz!
NEW QUESTIONS!

See a feature on the Lizzadro Museum’s reopening produced by WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight”

Explore the Earth Science with “The Rock and Mineral Challenge!”