Alton - Alton Museum of History and Art

The Alton Museum of History and Art illustrates the interests and accomplishments of its citizens (the arts) and reflects the story of the development and the achievement of that community (the history). Robert Pershing Wadlow was Alton's most famous resident - Robert is the tallest man in the world at 8' 11.1". One of the rooms in the museum is dedicated to him.

The Alton Museum of History and Art exhibits include The Grace Monroe Classroom / Art Gallery, the Robert P. Wadlow Room, An early Settlers Cabin, the Elijah P. Lovejoy Exhibit, the Lincoln / Civil War Exhibit, The Underground Railroad Exhibit, The Black Pioneer Exhibit, The Piasa Bird Exhibit, and The Transportation Room.