Welcome to the Illinois State Museum
 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, films, and special events enhance the changing exhibitions. For full details, click again on "Visitor Information" in the menu to the left. Admission is FREE.
For more information about Springfield, contact the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Events and Activities Survey
Please click here to tell us what you think about our program guide, Events and Activities. The password is found in your copy of the guide. Thank you for your time.
- Play Museum Coming Soon! Opening in 2010!
- The Illinois State Museum has exciting plans to replace our popular hands-on children’s gallery and create a new Play Museum. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw Find out more ...
You can find out more about our permanent and changing exhibits on the Exhibits page.
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