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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

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The Carnegie Museum

Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903

Olney, IL Museums

Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

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

Olney, IL Aboretums

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

Heritage House Museum

A victorian home built in 1874

Olney, IL Museums


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