Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Elmhurst, IL
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cldisme
N 41° 53.721 W 087° 56.596
16T E 421752 N 4638587
An art museum dedicated to the art work created from precious gems, rocks and minerals.
Waymark Code: WM3FT7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
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Opened in 1962 to showcase the collection of Joseph F. Lizzadro, Sr., the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art displays wonderful carvings of jade, onyx, agate, and many other materials.
Vases, snuff bottles, cameos, and incense burners can be found in the collection, however puzzle balls are my favorite. Puzzle balls are a spherical piece of jade which is carved to have layers of free spinning spheres within the original sphere. Each layer is also intricately carved with a theme.
Also within the museum is an area dedicated to the raw materials. Displays of birthstones, gems and even fossils can be found.
Name: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Location:
220 Cottage Hill
Elmhurst, IL 60126
USA
Phone Number: 630-833-1616
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Private
Hours of operation:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Monday and major holidays
Admission Fee: $4.00 Adults; $3.00 Seniors; $2.00 Students & Teens; $1.00 Children 7-12 years; and under 7 years free. Active members of Armed Forces free. Friday is free day for all.
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: no
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