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The Carnegie Museum


category : Museums
Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903, this museum now houses items from the early days of Richland county, military, oil, and medicine. Of special note is a display of the works of Robert Ridgway, famed orornithologist and Richland County native.


Admission: Free Admission
Hours: Sunday afternoons 1-5pm. Closed major holidays
Address: 401 E. Main
Phone: 618-392-5491

Come visit us in Olney, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

Living tribute to Robert Ridgeway, the naturalist, author, etc. View over 50

Olney, IL Aboretums

Heritage House Museum

A victorian home built in 1874

Olney, IL Museums

White Squirrels of Olney

For over 100

Olney, IL Zoos

Fox Creek Vineyards

Fox Creek produces their own grapes for locally produced wines. Fox Creek has been voted the #1 Winery in Illinois by Illinois Magazine. Come see why!

Olney, IL Wineries

The Carnegie Museum

Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903

Olney, IL Museums

Things to do Museums near Olney, IL

Burkett House

Burkett House features rotating exhibits that depict rural life in and around Wabash County....

Matsel Cabin Museum

This 1853 cabin offers insights into the lives of early rural settlers....

L. Haas Store Museum

On exhibit: The tools of the trade of Bill Hanna "The Humane Hangman" on exhibit and much more....

Custom House Museum

1872 Romanesque architecture houses two renovated floors of historical artifacts. The third floor is in progress....

Ratcliff Inn Museum

The 1828 Stage Coach Inn, Abe Lincoln stayed here as he was campaigning. Various White County artifacts are also on display....