Illinois State Museum

502 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois 62706 USA

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Opens Sat 10a

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“Cultural heritage of Illinois”

Museum promotes discovery, learning, and an appreciation of Illinois’ natural, cultural, and artistic heritage. 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 throughout the state. Use the links to the side to find information about current and upcoming exhibits, public programs, and other events at all of the Museum’s sites.

Reviewed by
laurie m.

June 16, 2022

I found Illinois State to be a lovely ,interesting, and informative space to visit. The upstairs area had a current show local artists featuring expressions on Juneteenth .Highly recommend... Read more

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Dave C.

August 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... Read more

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Alice K.

July 04, 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... Read more

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