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Located at the Funk Prairie Home, this is the largest single person display of rare gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary art in the state; a true hidden treasure! Also includes a history of agriculture exhibit and several antique sleighs and carriages.

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Funk Gem & Mineral Museum

Located at the Funk Prairie Home, this is the largest single person display of rare gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary art in the state; a true hidden treasure!

Shirley, IL Museums

Funk Prarie Home

The Pre-civil war, Victorian home of Illinois Senator and director of the Chicago Stock Yards, Lafayette Funk, lets visitors explore the lifestyle of a pioneering prairie family in the 1800\'

Shirley, IL Museums

Things to do near Shirley, IL

Matthew T. Scott Home

Visit the Traditional Victorian home of Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife Julia Green, one of the ...

Bloomington OTB

Horse racing from various tracks across the Midwest, including Sportsman's, and Balmoral. Banquet room available....

The Castle Theater

The fully restored 1916 movie theater in historic downtown Bloomington is now open 7 nights a week as a unique film experienc...

Deere - Wiman House & Butterworth Center

Two historic homes, built 1872 and 1892. Lived in by 4 generations of John Deere's descendants. Guided tours showcase the his...

Andover Historical Museum & Grounds

The home of August Rehnstrom was built in 1861 by Eric Berglof and became a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 186...