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Illinois State Museum The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.


Admission: Free
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30am - 5pm. Sunday, 12pm - 5pm. Closed major holidays.
Address: 502 S. Spring St.
Phone: 217-782-7386
Our Email: webmaster@museum.state.il.us
Our Website:www.museum.state.il.us
Wheelchair Accessible Facility. Wheelchair Rental. Stroller Rental.

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