The original mansion, the Robert R. McCormick Museum, is open to the public, as well as the First Division Museum, the gardens, and the Visitors Center. How to Prepare Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire for touring the gardens. What We Liked Kids are excited to walk through the WWI battle dugout recreation, listening to the sounds of battle.
Older children get interested in the artifacts and listening to the soldiers' conversations.
Younger children love to climb on the tanks and artillery displayed on the grounds outdoors.