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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. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Carbondale
TEL - 618-457-2217
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Fischer Farm

The past and present come together at Fischer Farm’s living history site. Explore the farmhouse, meet the animals, and learn about what farm life was like in the 19th and 20th centuries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Bensenville
Chicago
TEL - 630-834-3152
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a few museums in the nation that focuses exclusively on the history, culture, and arts of the American Indian and First Nation peoples of the United States and Canada.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Evanston
TEL - 847-475-1030
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Naper Settlement

Naper Settlement is an outdoor history museum featuring 13 acres of learning and interactive opportunities. Visitors are immersed in history as they learn about the past and how it relates to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 630-420-6010
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Swedish American Museum

The Swedish American Museum has an exhibit gallery with 4 exhibits each year, and a permanent exhibit focusing on immigration to Chicago in the late 1800s.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 773-728-8111
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Anderson Japanese Gardens

The Anderson Japanese Gardens is an authentic Japanese Garden maintained by the highest standards with the intent to touch the souls of guests.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Rockford
TEL - 815-229-9390

Illinois Amish Museum

Immerse your students and scouts in authentic history with a visit to the Illinois Amish Museum. After watching an 18-minute video, groups can see permanent exhibits about Anabaptist history, Amish history and culture.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Arcola
TEL - 217-268-4106

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center honors the memories of those who were lost by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Skokie
TEL - 847-967-4800

National Hellenic Museum

The National Hellenic Museum is connects generations through Greek history, culture, and art. The museum is to share the legacy of Hellenism and to preserve the stories of Greek immigrants and Americans of Greek heritage.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 312-655-1221

National Museum of Mexican Fine Arts

With 7,000 objects, the National Museum of Mexican Art’s permanent collection is one of the largest collections of Mexican art in the country.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 312-738-1503

The Oriental Institute

The Oriental Institute is world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East including Egypt, Persia, and Mesopotamia.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 773-702-9520