Alton Museum of History and Art, History and art museum in Alton, United States
The museum occupies Loomis Hall, the oldest educational building in Illinois, located across from the Wadlow statue on College Avenue in Alton.
Founded in 1971, this museum resides in a building from 1820 that served as a chapel and classroom for the Rock Spring Alton Baptist Seminary.
The museum maintains exhibits about Native American populations, the Underground Railroad, Lewis and Clark expeditions, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
The museum owns two additional properties in town, the Koenig House and Wilhelm House, which were donated by Corida Koenig Hanna in 1987.
The Wadlow Room displays artifacts of Robert Wadlow, including his shoes, documenting the life of the tallest person in recorded history.
Location: Alton
Phone: +16184622763
Website: http://altonmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 38.90306,-90.14472
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:56
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
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