Cedarhurst Center For the Arts — Attraction in Mount Vernon

We attended the watch party for the 2024 eclipse at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, and it was an amazing experience! We drove from out of state and were so impressed by their beautiful grounds and helpful staff/volunteers. We were expecting big crowds, and even though we heard that they had sold 1500 tickets, since they have so much beautiful outdoor space, we had a very peaceful experience with very few people near us. Although we didn't get to spend much time enjoying their facility (since we were focused on the eclipse), their indoor space was also very nice, and amazingly enough, I didn't even have to wait to use their restrooms, which were clean and very nice. We enjoyed some of the outdoor sculptures and would love to visit again if we are ever back in the area. We are just so grateful to Cedarhurst for hosting such a...

Beautiful artwork. Enjoyed this hidden gem hidden in Mt Vernon Illinois. The main gallery costs $5, but it is well worth the admission price. They also have a book of their collection available for $25. I purchased one and am enjoying the enriching additional information. They also have a walking path you can take to see many beautiful sculptures on your tour through the grounds with additional exhibits located in other buildings. Due to time constraints and my sister being in a wheelchair, we were limited to how much we could explore, but still enjoyed much they had to offer and enjoyed talking with museum staff about the history of the museum and their collection. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone who likes nature and...

I love taking my family to Cedarhurst! There is always so much to do. During the summer the grounds are one of our favorite places to go. They have some really nice trails and a pond that are well kept and dotted with really interesting sculptures. The collections indoors are amazing as well.

Their events are so fun to attend. We just went to their yearly Art and Craft Fair. There is always a wonder mix or artisans who attend with great food vendors and music. This fair is great for the whole family since they have a children's section with performers and crafts for the younger ones.

There is so much going on here, you must...