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Events on Thursday, August 01, 2013, ISM Home

August Feature Window: Hiram Toraason, Glass

Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Thursday, August 01, 2013 - Saturday, August 31, 2013, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional information to be announced.

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Tots and their Big Person

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Thursday, August 01, 2013, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

On Thursday, August 1, 2013, the Tots and their Big Person program will focus on frogs.  Tots will learn fun facts about frogs, hear the calls of local frog species, and see frog specimens from the museum collection.  Participants will also enjoy a hands-on craft activity.

Admission is free and registration is not required.  As it is summer break, older siblings are welcomed to attend the program.  Light refreshments will be served. Find out more ...

Members Gallery Talk

Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Thursday, August 01, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Have you ever wondered how much information never makes it to an exhibition label? Don’t miss curator Angela Goebel-Bain as she offers a members-only, story-behind-the-story presentation based on her extensive research for the Civil War Quilters: Loyal Hearts of Illinois exhibition.

This is event is open to members of the Illinois State Museum Society only. Find out more ...