Hours: Call main phone number for hours of operation.
Address: 1 Taylor St.
Phone: 618-826-2667
Come visit us in Chester, Illinois
See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)
Chester, IL MuseumsMonument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."
Chester, IL MonumentsThe Governor Bond State Memorial marks the grave of Shadrach Bond (1773-1832), the first governor of Illinois after it attained statehood in 1818. The obelisk-style monument was erected in 1883
Chester, IL MonumentsThrough the exhibits, we share with you our past and present so that you too may discover the people, places and events that ...
This museum contains several different types of artifacts. The museum holds the best collection of post cards from the 1904 W...
The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. It ...
The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to the preservation of military history from all branches of service for all eras. Th...
Memorabilia of Sen. Paul Simon's life and service in the U.S. Senate is gathered here. Simon took over the Troy Tribune in 19...