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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

Funks Grove Pure Maple Syrup

Guided tours offered during February and March show syrup making by the "Boiling Down" process. Gift store stocked with syrup...

Short Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Campbell's Island Memorial

The Campbell's Island Memorial is a granite monument dedicated in 1908 to the 16 Americans who died during a day-long attack ...

Galesburg Railroad Museum

The Galesburg Railroad Museum celebrates the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. Se...

Tanner's Orchard Tours

Educational tours through the orchard, pumpkin patch and cold storage building. A great chance to see a modern working orchar...