Age Appropriate for mature 6 and up
The Lizzadro hosts two levels of exhibits. The first
floor highlights a series of natural dioramas ranging from a prehistoric scene,
created with stone palm trees and ferns with jade carved dinosaurs, to jungle
scenes with elephants carved from ivory. Between the glass case exhibits on the
walls, one notices beautiful scenes of the Italian countryside. These realistic scenes are a part of the
Lizzadro’s Roman mosaic stone collection created between 1780 and 1850.
Other exhibits include a real ten-panel screen once owned
by the Chinese Emperor Qianlong. Each screen panel depicts the seasons of the
year using precious gems, stones and other materials such as ivory and mother
of pearl to create each scene. Lizzadro
Museum holds many examples of fine Chinese art.
Of the many marvels to see at the Lizzadro, the most
precious exhibit is the 18k Gold Castle created in memory of James Lizzadro.
This breath-taking castle combines the art of lapidary and goldsmithing to
create a fairy castle where any royal would love to live.
The downstairs floor of the Lizzadro holds an exhibit
called the Rock and Mineral Experience that any child interested in gems and
geology will love. Each exhibit allows a hands on experience and girls will
especially marvel at the ability to touch uncut Gems.
Located at 220 Cottage Hill in Elmhurst Illinois the museum
is located just off Wilder Park. Parents wishing to save some money can pack a
picnic lunch to eat in the park and visit the museum on Fridays when admission
is free.
