CUNEO MUSEUM AND GARDENS

VERNON HILLS, IL

The Cuneo Museum and Gardens is a historic mansion and estate located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, approximately 35 miles north of Chicago. The mansion was originally built in 1914 for Samuel Insull, a prominent businessman and founder of the Chicago Edison Company. In 1937, it was purchased by John Cuneo Sr., a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, who expanded the estate and added several gardens.

Today, the Cuneo Museum and Gardens is open to the public as a museum and cultural center. Visitors can explore the 100-acre estate, which includes formal gardens, a reflection pool, a chapel, and several outdoor sculptures. Inside the mansion, visitors can view the Cuneo family's extensive art collection, which includes works by Renoir, Degas, and Picasso.

The museum also hosts a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and art shows. In addition, the estate is available for private events and weddings.

The Cuneo Museum and Gardens is a unique destination that combines history, art, and nature in a beautiful setting. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Chicago area.

CUNEO MUSEUM AND GARDENS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VERNON HILLS IL. US MID #8401700234

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 8473623042
• website: http://cuneomansion.org

CUNEO MUSEUM AND GARDENS
1350 N MILWAUKEE AVE
VERNON HILLS
IL
60061

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