Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

People of all ages enjoy this exceptional museum dedicated to sharing the beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science. Lizzadro Museum houses a large collection of Chinese jade and hard-stone carvings from around the world. See the Rock and Mineral Experience, animal dioramas and special exhibits.

The Museum moved and reopened to a newly renovated building in Oak Brook, Illinois in late 2019, sixteen miles west of downtown Chicago. The new Museum features 15,000 sq. feet of exhibition space and amenities. The move enabled the Museum to display new pieces including the 5-foot tall, Altar of the Green Jade Pagoda and the Imperial Screen among many other exhibits.

Amenities include a Museum Shop, lecture hall and Museum rentals. Group tours are welcome with reservations. The Museum is ADA accessible and open year-round.

Exhibits

Lizzadro Museum houses a large collection of Chinese jade and hard-stone carvings from around the world. The Museum also has a Rock and Mineral Experience room, animal dioramas and special exhibits.

On Saturday September 17th, we will be offering lapidary demonstrations for visitors to explore the world of lapidary in person! Activities will be on-going from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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