Springfield - Illinois State Museum

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Description

The Illinois State Museum in Springfield was founded in 1877 as a natural history museum. Three floors of exhibits about art, anthropology and natural history are featured. A Place for Discovery is a hands-on children's gallery. Other displays include fine and decorative arts that cover 3 centuries of Illinois life.

Hobbies & Activities category: Children's activities; Decorative arts display; Paintings, art collections; Natural history museum

Address

Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706-5000
United States

Map Illinois State Museum

Phone 1 (217) 782-7386
Fax 1 (217) 782-1254

http://www.museum.state.il.us

Hours



Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	12:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)