The Illinois State Museum System includes the main museum located in Springfield with branch sites ISM-Dickson Mounds at Lewistown, ISM-Lockport Gallery in Lockport, and ISM …

The Illinois State Museum is open and welcomes you to our headquarters facility. There are three floors of exhibits for visitors to explore AND our Museum Shop is open on the first floor.

The Illinois State Museum's extensive collections can be seen in both permanent and rotating exhibitions. Permanent exhibitions are always available, while rotating exhibitions change …

Visitors to the main museum in Springfield are treated to world renowned natural history exhibits and a wonderful view of the arts within and beyond Illinois' borders. Educational programs, …

The Illinois State Museum is located in Springfield at the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, in the Capitol Complex, just south of the Illinois State Capitol.

Jan 2, 2026 · The Illinois State Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year at all of its facilities. Most events are free to the public, though some at the Illinois State …

Jan 2, 2026 · The Illinois State Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year for all ages. Most events are free with admission to the Museum. Please see the event …

Contact Specific Staff Members Copyright & Permissions for Image / Content Use [email protected] Illinois State Museum RCC - Permissions 1011 East Ash …

The Illinois State Museum maintains collections of art, history, anthropology, and natural history which are critical resources to its education, research, publication, and exhibition programs.

It provides state-of-the-art space to care for and study collections, as well as laboratories and special program spaces for Museum scientists, artists, and educators.