Designated as a Waukegan Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Waukegan Carnegie Library opened in 1903 and was funded by Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate and philanthropist who commissioned the construction of 2,509 libraries worldwide. The Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society helped to oversee the building's meticulous restoration and adaptive reuse to become the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie.

Admission         Waukegan Resident      Non-Resident

Adult                           $6                                  $10

Senior (60+)                $3                                    $6

Student (18-25)           $3                                    $6

Military/Veteran           $3                                    $6

Youth (6-17)                $3                                    $6

Under 6 Free

Group size of 6 or more, group pricing available.  

Hours of Operation

• Wednesday - Friday 11AM - 4PM Saturday 11AM - 3PM