Illinois State Museum

24 reviews

+1 (217) 782-7386

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502 S Spring St

Springfield, IL 62706

+1 (217) 782-7386

http://www.illinoisstatemuseum.org

The Illinois State Museum inspires exploration of Illinois' past and present to inform and enrich everyday life and to promote stewardship of cultural and natural resources for the future. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people, and art of Illinois. The Illinois State Museum is headquartered in Springfield, with branch facilities near Lewistown and Lockport.

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Joshua D.

9/5/2024

Review Visit: July 31st, 2012 A museum dedicated to more than Illinois. Matt and I had no idea what we were getting ourselves in to when we decided to check out the Illinois State Museum. We set...

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Laura E.

6/10/2024

We had fun at this museum and learned a lot. I definitely recommend visiting. I was skeptical about it, wondering if I'd be bored in a museum all about the state I've lived in my entire life, and...

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Alice K.

7/4/2021

This was my first visit to the museum and I was very impressed. The museum is FREE, yes free! I especially liked the exhibit on the second floor with the quilts and gowns. They also had a Juneth...

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Dave C.

8/16/2022

Small museum; 2 floors of exhibits; great set up with the history of Illinois throughout. Ranges from the early geology and dinosaurs, to life from the first settlers up to the present. Took us...

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Reggie S.

6/10/2024

It was bigger than we expected. Lots of displays to see. And it is FREE! So please, if you can, drop a dollar or two to support the museum. Parking during the weekends is free. You can park at the...

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