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Press Room -- Illinois State Museum, Springfield

  Press Releases   

Bonnie Styles and Karen Witter Honored at National Museums Advocacy Day posted March 01, 2013
Illinois State Museum Recognized for Leadership in Making the Case for Museums in Washington and Beyond SPRINGFIELD ─ Illinois State Museum Director Dr. Read more ...

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New Exhibition Examines the Civil War from a Woman's Point of View posted January 28, 2013
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum's new exhibition presents a fresh perspective on the Civil War by uncovering the fascinating stories of Illinois women who rigorously supported their fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, and friends from the home front. Read more ...

  Press Information -- Illinois State Museum, Springfield   

Address
502 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706-5000
Hours
Mon.- Sat. 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.; Sun. Noon-5:00 P.M.; Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Contact Information
Telephone: (217)782-7386
FAX: (217)782-1254
Email: info@museum.state.il.us
Parking/Accessibility
Free parking in the State Capitol Complex Visitors Center Lot one block west of the Museum. Metered street parking. Free parking on weekends in nearby State employee parking lots. Fully wheelchair accessible.
Directions
Located at the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, the ISM is in the Capitol Complex, just south of the State Capitol.
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Visitor Information

Bus Information

Bus unloading and pickup is on westbound Edwards Street in front of the Museum. Bus parking is available in the Visitor Center Parking Area accessed by Edwards Street.

Visitor Guide

  • A gift shop is available with a range of items for visitors of all ages.
  • No food, beverages, gum or candy are allowed in the museum.
  • Backpacks are not allowed in the galleries and strollers are not allowed in the Play Museum gallery.
  • A coat room and wheelchairs are available for visitor use.
  • Photographs may be taken in all areas except the Art Gallery (depending on the exhibition).
  • The Museum does not have food or eating facilities.
  • All restrooms are accessible and include changing tables.
  • Group Guide

  • In addition to the items above, groups should check in with the receptionist upon arrival.
  • Adult chaperones are required to stay with their youth groups at all times.
  • Please bring at least one adult for every ten members of your youth group.

  • Museums\Galleries

    ISM Springfield
    ISM Dickson Mounds
    ISM Lockport
    ISM Chicago
    ISM Rend Lake

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