Springfield Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Springfield IL

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AGrand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
  • 629 South Seventh
    Springfield, IL 62703-1636
  • +1 217 522 4373
4.0
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The GAR memorial museum is perhaps the best of its kind in Springfield. it has priceless artifacts, from the flag Booth tripped over at Ford's Theatre, to the complete set of encampment medallions. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview In this large assortment of Civil War memorabilia is Tintypes by Civil War photographer Mathew Brady. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
629 South Seventh
Springfield, IL 62703-1636

BSpringfield Art Association/Edwards Place

  • 700 N. 4th Street
    Springfield, IL 62702
  • +1 217 523 2631
3.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview The Springfield Art Association (SAA) has been a leader in promoting and supporting the visual arts in the greater Springfield community for more than 95 years. Founded in 1909 by local community members, the “Amateur Art Study Club” was formally incorporated in 1913 and presented with the de... more on Springfieldart.org
  • Overview In 1913 Edwards Place was deeded to the Springfield Art Association which now extends into the adjoining complex housing and art gallery school ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place
700 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702

CIllinois State Museum


  • Springfield, IL 62706-0001
  • +1 217 782 7386
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • We absoultly loved the museum. My children ages 7,10 & 12 had a great time and actually retained what they learned thanks to the scavanger ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview With a new State of the art interactive computer exhibit and a hands on learning center, this museum is full ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Illinois State Museum

Springfield, IL 62706-0001

DOliver P. Parks Telephone Museum

  • 529 South Seventh Street
    Springfield, IL 62703-1634
  • +1 217 789 5303
  • Overview 117 antique telephones all collected by Oliver Parks, a long time employee of Bell Telephone Company. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Oliver P. Parks Telephone Museum
529 South Seventh Street
Springfield, IL 62703-1634

EAir Combat Museum

  • 835 Capital Airport Dr.
    Springfield, 62707
  • +1 217 544 6122
  • Overview This museum showcases the role of military aviation in protecting and advancing the cause of freedom. more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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Air Combat Museum
835 Capital Airport Dr.
Springfield, 62707

FShea's Gas Station Museum

  • 2075 Peoria Rd.
    Springfield, 62702
  • Overview A favorite photo stop for Route 66 travelers from around the world. Shea's is charming and eclectic collection of over half a century of gas station memorabilia. ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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Shea's Gas Station Museum
2075 Peoria Rd.
Springfield, 62702

GIllinois State Military Museum

  • 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.
    Springfield, 62702
  • Overview Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the military artifacts ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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Illinois State Military Museum
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, 62702

HMuseum of Funeral Customs

  • 1440 Monument Avenue
    Springfield, IL 62702
  • +1 217 544 3480
  • Overview The Museum of Funeral Customs provides the public with a deeper understanding of the history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice; fosters an appreciation of history within ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview The Museum of Funeral Customs is a small, niche museum located near Springfield's historic Oak Ridge Cemetery and near Abraham Lincoln's Tomb.  The museum displays the history of funerals in the US and traces the development of the American funeral profession.  The exhibits are highly educa... more on TripAdvisor

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Museum of Funeral Customs
1440 Monument Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702

IDaughters of Union Veterans of Civil War Museum

  • 503 South Walnut
    Springfield, IL 62704-1932
  • +1 217 544 0616
2.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Medals, photos, currency, drums,and uniforms from the War of the Rebellion are displayed here. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview A complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official records of the Union and Confederate Armies". The set might aid in your search for a missing link in your family ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War Museum
503 South Walnut
Springfield, IL 62704-1932

JSpringfield Children's Museum

  • 619 East Washington St.
    Springfield, IL
  • +1 217 789 0679
  • Overview Families will enjoy the Springfield Children's Museum with its art, nature, and science exhibits. Children will learn while having fun, and parents will appreciate ... more on Weather.com

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Springfield Children's Museum
619 East Washington St.
Springfield, IL

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