Museum

Illinois State Museum

10 locals recommend

Tips from locals

Tom
January 2, 2020
Explore 500 million years of Illinois' natural and cultural heritage. Discover the diverse Illinois landscapes from a shallow sea home to monstrous sea life; to a land of ice where Mammoths walked; to a lush prairie where Bison roamed and American Indians built vast cities; to a frontier full of promise. The Illinois State Museum is home to three floors of exhibitions that tell the story of Illinois' land, life, people, and art.
Explore 500 million years of Illinois' natural and cultural heritage. Discover the diverse Illinois landscapes from a shallow sea home to monstrous sea life; to a land of ice where Mammoths walked; to a lush prairie where Bison roamed and American Indians built vast cities; to a frontier full of pro…
Adam
May 8, 2022
Another great destination for lovers of history. The Illinois State Museum has hundreds of great displays, rich with history.
Kevin & Stacey
March 14, 2020
This museum is a fun, interactive museum filled with lots of interesting avenues to explore. Not so big as to overwhelm, not so small it is insignificant. A definite favorite of visiting tourists.
Location
502 S Spring St
Springfield, IL
Vinegar Hill