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Decatur Attractions

Decatur is known for its historic landmarks which are located within an 80 acre tract of land. Buildings of every architectural style, from Civil War until the Depression era are featured.
Birks Museum
Birks Museum was established to house the vast arts and craft collection of Millikin University. The collection of china, ceramics and glassware dates from the 14th century to the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Hours
September 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:0013:0013:00ClosedClosed14:00
Close15:3015:3015:3015:30 16:00
Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum
The Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum features Chevrolet automobiles combining various race cars, Indy 500 Pacecars, and original unrestored examples of some of the finest automobiles built. This is combined with one of the most extensive Chevrolet memorabilia collections available to the public.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Annual pass or membership$ 35.00
Adult$ 7.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Children's Museum of Illinois
The Children's Museum of Illinois offers hands-on interactive exhibits for visitors to explore and discover. Exhibits include a supermarket, my backyard, an area to learn about electricity and bubble mania.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:309:309:309:3010:0013:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3017:0017:00
Cost
Admission Cost$ 5.00
Child 1 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Governor Oglesby's Mansion
Richard J. Oglesby is best known both as a friend and political ally of Abraham Lincoln. Oglesby helped form the "Railsplitter Candidate" image which put Lincoln in the national spotlight during the 1860 presidential election. Oglesby was also with Lincoln when he died in 1865 and as Governor of Illinois he lead the effort to build Lincoln's Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
Cost
Admission Cost$ 2.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Tours on the last Sunday of the month from March to November from 2 pm - 4 pm and Wednesdays and Saturdays from June to August from 1 pm - 4 pm. Special tours can be arranged by appointment.
Hieronymus Mueller Museum
Pioneers in the development of the automobile, Hieronymus Mueller and his children held patents on the water cooled radiator, spark plug, and variable speed transmission. The Mueller family also invented plumbing and gas equipment. Displays at the museum highlight his inventive genius and the successful business he developed. Exhibits, artifacts, and research library document the life and business of the Mueller family.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed13:0013:0013:00Closed
Close 16:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child$ 1.50
All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
James Millikin Homestead
The James Millikin Homestead is the former residence of James and Anna Millikin, founders of Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Millikin Estate Trust. In June 1974, the Millikin Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic places. Banker James Millikin built this brick mansion in 1876, the year of the United States centennial. The fully restored landmark is known for its woodwork, elegant fireplaces, plasterwork as well as etched and stained glass. 
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child$ .50
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Tours on the last Sunday of the month between April and October, 2 pm - 4 pm. Call ahead to schedule a tour outside of open house times. Available for event rental.
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Macon County Historical Society Museum Complex
Indoor and outdoor exhibits highlight the history of Macon County and Central Illinois at the Macon County Historical Museum. The museum is located in the former Excelsior South School. The grounds are home to an historic prairie village is featured with artifacts that date back to 1829.
Address
Macon County Historical Museum
5580 North Fork Road
Decatur, IL 62521-1859
United States
Phone 1 (217) 422-4919
Fax 1 (217) 422-4773
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed13:0013:0013:0013:0013:00Closed
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child 12 & under$ 1.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Open every 4th Sunday 1-4pm.
Facilities
Gift shop
Mari-Mann Herb Farm
The Mari-Mann Herb Company originated as Mari-Mann Herbs in the kitchen of Mari Beth King in the 1970's. From there it expanded to one of the largest herb gardens in the Midwest, a large retail gift shop, health food store, greenhouse, warehouse and gourmet kitchens where "herbalicious" high teas, brunches and luncheons are prepared by expert chefs.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Rock Springs Center for Environmental Discovery
Rock Springs Center offers cycling, hiking, fishing, and jogging opportunities as well as programs and events. On the grounds is the Trobaugh-Good House, circa 1860.
Scovill Zoo
Scovill Zoo has over 500 animals from six continents featured along with an Oriental garden, petting zoo and playground. Scovill Farm opened to the public in 1967 with pigs, ducks, chickens, calves, goats and other farm animals. Today the zoo is home to cheetahs, camels, meerkats, wolves, and monkeys.

Scovill Zoo's Endangered Species Carousel features 30 colorful, hand-carved wooden animals that represent endangered species from around the world.
Hours
April 2 to May 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0019:0019:00
May 26 to August 22
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Senior over 65$ 4.00
Child 12 & under$ 3.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission is free on Thursdays, starting June 3rd.
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