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Vermilion County War Museum


category : Museums
The 12,800-square ft. military museum is housed in what used to be a Carnegie Library. Their collection contains over 2,000 artifacts and memorabilia from the 1800's to Desert Storm.


Admission: Donation
Hours: T-S: noon-3pm Su: 1pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Address: 307 N. Vermilion
Phone: 217-431-0034
Our Email: vermilioncountywarmuseum@yahoo.com
Our Website:www.prairienet.org/vcwms
Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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