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SIUC's University Museum
The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100
Carbondale, IL MuseumsThe Science Center
Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!
Carbondale, IL Science CentersThe African American Museum of Southern Illinois
Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &
Carbondale, IL Ethnic HeritageRiverside Park Band Shell
Riverside Park Band Shell, built in 1938 by WPA, is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The scenic location will accommodate 10-15,000
Murphysboro, IL LandmarksHistoric Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
25 historic buildings edge Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10
Carbondale, IL Historic DistrictsGeneral John A. Logan Museum
The General John A. Logan Museum details the history of Civil War General John A. Logan, who was born in Murphysboro in 1826. Phases of Logan's life are depicted - from early education to years as a lawyer &
Murphysboro, IL MuseumsWest Walnut Street Historic District
Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975, 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20
Carbondale, IL Historic Districts