Volo Antique Malls is a multi-building antique mall complex located within the Volo Fun Campus in Lake County, Illinois. The complex has operated for over 25 years under the Grams family, the same family that founded the adjacent Volo Auto Museum in 1960. Five separate malls span roughly 30 acres of the larger 75-acre Volo Fun Campus, connecting antique dealers, a collectibles and gift mall, and a newer furniture mall under one visitor experience.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 27640 Volo Village Road, Volo, IL 60073 |
| Hours | Daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (holiday exceptions below) |
| Vendor count | 300 dealers (range 300–400+ across sources) |
| Complex size | 5 malls across 30 acres, within the 75-acre Volo Fun Campus |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Free on-site lot |
| Phone | (815) 344-6062 |
| Website | voloshopping.com |
What You Will Find
Inventory is organized across five distinct malls rather than a single open floor. Three malls concentrate on antiques and collectibles, one specializes in gifts, vintage goods, and home decor, and the fifth is a newer furniture mall covering full-room furnishings.
Furniture
Victorian, Edwardian, and mid-century modern pieces from Eames- and Heywood-Wakefield-style makers.
Estate Jewelry
Rings, brooches, and pocket watches sourced from independent dealer booths.
Glassware
Depression glass and Murano glass pieces spanning multiple decades.
Vintage Toys
Collectible toys, vinyl records, and pop-culture memorabilia.
Petroliana & Signage
Vintage advertising signs, gas station memorabilia, and industrial pieces.
Home Furnishings
Full-room furniture in the dedicated furniture mall.
Market Size & Collector Insight
Each of the 300 dealers operates an independent booth, setting individual prices and inventory. Checkout is centralized rather than per-booth, allowing staff to process transactions across all five malls from shared registers. Inventory rotation is dealer-driven rather than centrally managed, so stock changes continuously rather than on a fixed restocking schedule.
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Planning Your Visit
- Arrive with time to spareSeven miles of combined aisles across five malls typically takes 2–4 hours to explore thoroughly.
- Pair it with the Volo Auto MuseumThe museum sits directly adjacent, making a combined visit a practical full day out.
- Bring cash and a tape measureUseful for furniture purchases and quick on-the-spot negotiation at dealer booths.
- Use the central checkout desk for offersStaff contact individual dealers directly to approve price adjustments.
Compare Other Large-Scale Antique Destinations
Volo’s five-mall model is one of several large multi-dealer complexes covered across the directory. See how it compares:
Largest Antique Mall in TennesseeCompare Volo’s scale against Tennessee’s flagship antique malls → Relics Antique Mall, Springfield MOMissouri’s largest multi-dealer antique mall guide → Columbus Antique Mall, WisconsinA comparable Midwest multi-vendor antique complex →Frequently Asked Questions
Daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with reduced or closed hours on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
No. Admission and parking are both free.
Yes. Buyers submit offers at the central checkout desk, and staff contact the individual dealer for approval, typically resulting in 10–20% adjustments on higher-priced items.
Approximately 300 dealers, though some sources cite up to 400+; the figure varies depending on the listing and update date.
About 80% of the complex is accessible without stairs. The original barn structure includes upper floors reachable only by stairs.
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