Get your fill of all things trains at the Illinois Railway Museum, America’s largest railway museum that has evolved into an educational and historic preservation organization, operating a demonstration railroad showcase in North America.

The Illinois State Museum examine hundreds of years of change in both the household life and physical geography of Illinois. Their exhibits focus on the state’s environment, Native American life, and objects and stories from pioneer life, the Industrial Revolution, and the 20th century. 

The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum serves as a dynamic memorial to social reformer Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and her colleagues whose work changed the lives of their immigrant neighbors.

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site was the only home ever owned by President Abraham Lincoln. Visits include guided tours by rangers of the lincoln’s home and free films highlighting Abraham Lincoln and the home.

The McLean County Museum of History is dedicated to telling the rich story of McLean County through programs which serve people of all ages and are designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creative expression, elicit critical thinking, and more. 

Peoria Riverfront Museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning – a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. 

Visitors to Western Illinois Museum will view exhibits filled with objects and photographs detailing the history of McDonough County, and they may have the opportunity to include their own!

Four spacious buildings house the Wheels O’Time Museum exhibits, which include antique and collector autos, trains, airplanes, tools, toys, clocks, tractors, musical stuff, vintage clothes, fire trucks, bicycles and general family fun.