Visitor Information
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Illinois State Museum is a system of museums and galleries serving
the people of Illinois. The Museums foster an appreciation of the
living world, introduce the art of Illinois, open windows to
education, and protect irreplaceable state treasures. The ISM mission is fulfilled through collecting,
research, exhibits, publications, and interpretive programs that
enhance educational experiences, aesthetic values, and in general,
the quality of life.
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- Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Mon.- Sat. 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.; Sun. Noon-5:00 P.M.; Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Located at the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, the ISM is in the Capitol Complex, just south of the State Capitol., Springfield, IL Phone: (217)782-7386 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/main/geninfo.html
- ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Daily 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. 60 Miles northwest of Springfield, Routes 78 and 97, Lewistown, IL Phone: 309-547-3721 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/geninfo.html
- ISM Lockport Gallery
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sundays Noon - 5:00 PM. Closed Saturdays and state holidays. Galleries closed during exhibit changes. Located 35 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, one block from the crossroads of IL Routes 7 and 171 in historic downtown Lockport, Lockport, IL Phone: 815-838-7400 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport/geninfo.html
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Daily 9:00 A.M-5:00 P.M. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Located 6 miles north of Benton, IL on I-57, just west of Exit 77 only 90 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri., Whittington, IL Phone: (618) 629-2220 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/so-il/geninfo.html
- ISM Chicago Gallery
Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago/geninfo.html
- Illinois Artisans Shop
Shop Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 PM Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center., Chicago, IL Phone: 312-814-5321 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago/geninfo.html
- ISM Chicago Gallery
- ISM Chicago Gallery
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Phone: 312-814-5322 For more visitor information go to: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago/geninfo.html
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