Prairie Land Heritage Museum

1003 West Michigan, Jacksonville, IL

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute is a non-profit educational organization open to folks of all ages interested in preserving our heritage, an... Read More

Center for American Archeology

Illinois 100, Kampsville, IL

The CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum, housed within the historic Kamp Store building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Read More

Dickson Mounds Museum

10956 North Dickson Mounds, Lewistown, IL

Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in th... Read More

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL

The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility... Read More

Knight's Action Park

1700 Knight's Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL

Park HistoryKnight’s Action Park & Caribbean Water Adventure have long been Springfield’s home for entertainment, excitement, and r... Read More

Jersey County Historical Society

601 North State Street, Jerseyville, IL

In Jersey County Historical Society, the "Red House" stood majestically for years to serve as a home, tavern, and a place for travelers to rest the... Read More

Pearson Museum

801 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ranks as one of the fortunate few medical schools to have a history museum on its campus. Since its... Read More

Illinois State Museum

502 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL

Mission StatementThe Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois.... Read More

Museum of Geology

1st Floor Tillman Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Founded in 1975, the Museum of Geology is an arm of Western Illinois University's Department of Geology. Originally conceived as a learning resourc... Read More

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 North Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:Building a world-class center devoted to Abraham Lincoln took almost four times as long as the Civil War that defined his presidency. But t... Read More

Springfield Theatre Centre

420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:The Springfield Theatre Guild incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1947.From that time on — through performances in many ... Read More

The Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Henson Robinson Zoo began as just a dream of a prominent Springfield citizen by the name of Henson C. Robinson. In 1967, a tract of land was do... Read More

Alton Little Theater

2450 North Henry Street, Alton, IL

History: Originally founded in 1933, the Alton Little Theater is getting ready to begin its 81st consecutive season. ALT is the longest running com... Read More

Scotties Fun Spot

8000 Broadway Street, Quincy, IL

History:Albert R. (Scottie) Scott started his rink business in Carthage, IL in 1936 in an upstairs hall. He ran the rink there for two years. In th... Read More

Alton Museum Of History And Art

2809 College Avenue, Alton, IL

About Us: The museum was founded in 1971 as a non for profit organization which depends on membership dues, gifts, bequests, and foundation grant... Read More

Mineral Springs Haunted Tours

301 East Broadway, Alton, IL

Welcome to the website of Mineral Springs Haunted Tours the only tour of the haunted Mineral Springs Mall in Alton, IL. Alton has been called one... Read More

National Great Rivers Museum

2 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL

National Great Rivers Museum and make a connection with Mighty Mississippi River. From the early Native American tribes to the rise of the steamboa... Read More

Sawyer's Creek

11011 Highway 79 South, Hannibal, MO

Nauvoo-Carthage Jail

310 Buchanan, Carthage, IL

Visit the restored Carthage Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred. You can also tour the visitors’ center ... Read More

Mark Twain Boyhood Home And Museum

120 North Main Street, Hannibal, MO

Our Mission:The mission of the Mark Twain Home Foundation is to promote awareness and appreciation of the life and works of Mark Twain and to demon... Read More

Concord, IL

The Best Things To Do around Concord, IL