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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 Museums

The 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 Heritage

Historic 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 Districts

The Science Center

Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!

Carbondale, IL Science Centers

Woodlawn Cemetery

The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Carbondale, IL Cemeteries

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Jackson County Historical Center

The Jackson County Historical Center contains hundreds of files available for genealogy research. The museum also has an exhi...

The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum

Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items, campaign memorabilia, photos, and documents from former Presid...

Renaissance House: A Working Art Gallery

The gallery offers classes in art as well as original art and gifts for sale. Exhibits and events in the performing arts are ...

American Fluorite Museum

Located at the site of the Rosiclare Fluorspar and Mining Company, once the largest fluorspar mining company in the U.S. The ...