Illinois State Museum, Natural history museum in Springfield, United States.
The Illinois State Museum spans three floors of exhibits covering 500 million years of Illinois natural and cultural heritage through specimens and artifacts.
The museum opened in 1877 within the Illinois State Capitol building under curator Amos Henry Worthen before moving to its current location in 1962.
The exhibits present Native American heritage through archaeological findings, European settlement artifacts, and contemporary Illinois artworks in rotating exhibitions.
Located at 502 South Spring Street, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sundays from noon to 4:30 PM.
The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum section allows children to conduct fossil excavations and examine specimens under microscopes like real scientists.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1877
Address: 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62706 62704 62704
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sábado 09:00-16:30; Domingo 12:00-16:30
Phone: +12177827386
Website: http://museum.state.il.us
GPS coordinates: 39.79667,-89.65548
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:52
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