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African American Museum of Southern Illinois
The Museum is dedicated to identifying, preserving and portraying the outstanding achievements of African American Citizens. Permanent exhibits here include African art collections and slave artifacts.
CarbondaleTEL - 618-457-2217 Read More
Byron Museum of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation.
ByronTEL - 815-234-5031 Read More
Elmhurst History Museum
The Elmhurst History Museum presents a look at the history of Elmhurst, and the role of Chicago in American culture. The permanent collection includes more than 15,000 three-dimensional artifacts.
ElmhurstTEL - 630-833-1457 Read More
General John A. Logan Museum
The General John A. Logan Museum celebrates one of the most noteworthy nineteenth century Americans to escape notice in the 20th and 21st centuries.
MurphysboroTEL - 618-684-3455 Read More
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum dedicated to the 16th president of the United States. Across the street from the museum is the library, which contains books, papers, and artifacts relating to Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era.
SpringfieldTEL - 217-558-8844
American Farm Heritage Museum
The American Farm Heritage Museum exhibits portray everyday life in Illinois as it was over 100 years ago. View the American Heritage Railroad working train, a reconstruction of Hills Fort, the Lil’ Red Barn, and the Armed Forces Museum.
ChicagoTEL - 618-664-9733
American Writers Museum
A museum that inspires students to write! American Writers Museum offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, both in-person and virtual field trips.
ChicagoVIRTUALTEL - 312-374-8771
Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum enable visitors to interact with artifacts, documents, works of art, learning stations, and more. See, hear, experience, and even touch history to develop an understanding of the past and how it informs our present.
ChicagoTEL - 312-642-4600
Dickson Mounds Museum
Interpret the past in Dickson Mounds Museum’s 15,000 square feet of exhibits, including artifacts, hands-on activities, multimedia presentations, and more.
LewistownTEL - 309-547-3721
DuPage County Historical Museum
The DuPage County Historical Museum educates the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of materials documenting the history of DuPage County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation.
WheatonTEL - 630-510-4941
Ethnic Heritage Museum
Learn about the primary immigrant groups that settled in southwest Rockford with a visit to the Ethnic History Museum. The six galleries dedicated to African American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, and Polish immigrants.
RockfordTEL - 815-962-7402
Evanston History Center
The Evanston History Center preserves and interprets the rich history of Evanston and all its people through exhibits like “Milestones and Memories”, which uses artifacts and archival materials to tell the story.
EvanstonTEL - 847-475-3410