A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems. We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

The Illinois State Museum is temporarily closing its flagship facility to visitors beginning Thursday, August 1, 2024, to accommodate a plumbing project that will involve asbestos removal and construction. The project is expected to last three months.

THE ISM IS GOING
ON THE ROAD!!!

During the construction project the staff of the Illinois State Museum will be on the road coming to a location near you! See our calendar of events below or download our fall schedule.

Illinois State Museum-Springfield
502 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-7386

Welcome to ISM-Springfield

What's Happening at the ISM-Springfield...

Illinois State Museum programs and exhibits can be found at numerous partner locations during the closure, including Vinegar Hill Mall, Lincoln Library, Henson-Robinson Zoo, the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site, and others.

Details about special programming will be announced during the course of the closure but they include the following highlights:

Taste of ISM: A lunch-and-learn program celebrating the work and passion of the Illinois State Museum team. Join museum staff at the Research and Collections Center in Springfield for stories of art, history, science, and the magical world of museums.
Fine Art Fridays: Spend time with art from the Museum's collection and be inspired to start an art collection of your own.
Educator's Book Club: Open to educators of all grade levels to learn more about history, art and science through reading and discussion. Teachers will earn professional development credits for participating.