The McHenry County Music Center, which was founded in 1980, is now located in the historic Dole Mansion. Classically decentralized, yet conveniently accessible, the center is home to youth orchestras, group and private music lessons, and a plethora of music studios. Once the home of Crystal Lake's own Dole family, the mansion still retains it's Victorian era feel with modern cultural overtones. Additionally, all sorts of art-related disciplines can be found here.