Anthropology Exhibits and Events

ISM System Exhibits: Anthropology

Anthropology Exhibit

These case exhibits focus on archaeological and ethnographic topics and artifacts such as Native American pottery, basketry, weavings, weapons, and tools. Find out more ...

Eveland Village

The Museum Grounds - 230 acres that include a scenic picnic area and playground, and the Eveland Village, where the excavated remains of three early Indian buildings are preserved for viewing. Find out more ...

From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln's Illinois 1830-1861 -- January 01, 2012 to September 30, 2013

To commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth the Illinois State Museum presents a captivating perspective of the Illinois Lincoln called home through objects and stories of the people who lived here. Find out more ...

Currently on exhibit at the ISM Dickson Mounds Museum from January 01, 2012 to September 30, 2013

Please note that exhibit dates are subject to change.
To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.

People of the Valley

People of the Valley portrays a sequence of cultures -- from Ice-Age hunters to the tribal groups that left Illinois in the 19th century -- through artifacts, murals, photographs, and exciting hands-on exhibits. Find out more ...

Peoples of the Past

Life-sized dioramas and finely crafted artifacts bring to life Illinois' rich Native American heritage. Find out more ...

Reflections on Three Worlds

Reflections on Three Worlds reveals the world of Mississippian people whose 800-year-old sites surround the museum today. The exhibits depict the complex life and culture of these people, trace in detail the evidence of archaeology, and lead to a spectacular multimedia event that takes one through a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, symbols, music and voices of the three worlds of Mississippian belief.rn Find out more ...

The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw Find out more ...

The River Valley Gallery

The River Valley Gallery explores the character of the Illinois River and traces the interaction between the river and the people who lived along it from the end of the Ice Age to the present day. Find out more ...

ISM System Events: Anthropology

More than Bows-n-Arrows

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for this annual Father's Day event. Enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations of life-sustaining skills used by ancient Native Americans. Find out more ...

A Taste of Archaeology for Teens

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - Thursday, June 20, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Gain experience as a young archaeologist. Participate in an excavation and learn how to identify, clean, organize, and sort artifacts. Find out more ...

A Taste of Archaeology for Adults

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - Thursday, June 27, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Ever dreamed of a career as an Archaeologist? Do you consider yourself an amateur Archaeologist? Work alongside archaeologists and gain insight into this profession. Find out more ...

Open House

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Sunday, August 18, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Speak with archaeologists about recent projects. See the latest editions to the exhibits. Sample a variety of educational programs and crafts. Find out more ...

Be an Archaeologist for a Day

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Learn what it is like to be an archaeologist, how to excavate, identify artifacts, and process your findings. Find out more ...

The Art of Exploring I

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore the past and present in the Illinois River Valley. Learn how people lived in this area and utilized its resources over thousands of years. Find out more ...

The Art of Exploring II

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore the past and the present in the Illinois River Valley. Learn how people lived in this area and utilized its resources over thousands of years. Find out more ...

Paul Mickey Science Series: An Archaeological Perspective on Civil War-related Sites in Southern Illinois

Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

**The Paul Mickey Science Series for June, July, and August will follow a theme on the Civil War and will take place in the Illinois State Museum's Thorne Deuel Auditorium, 502 S. Find out more ...

Paul Mickey Science Series: Archaeology of Camp Nelson, Kentucky: A Large U.S. Civil War Depot and Recruitment Center

Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

**The Paul Mickey Science Series for June, July, and August will follow a theme on the Civil War and will take place in the Illinois State Museum's Thorne Deuel Auditorium, 502 S. Find out more ...

Paul Mickey Science Series: New Philadelphia (Pike County, Illinois) and the Civil War

Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Paul Mickey Science Series for June, July, and August will follow a theme on the Civil War and will take place in the Illinois State Museum's Thorne Deuel Auditorium, 502 S. Find out more ...