Illinois State Museum Upcoming Events

The Illinois State Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year at all of its facilities. Most events are free to the public, though some at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield may require paying admission to the Museum. Click on the event listing for details.

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Illinois State Museum Events

ISM-Research & Collections Center

ISM-Dickson Mounds

ISM-Lockport Gallery
Online Events
A polaroid framing a sketched image of old TVs positioned in front of a blue wall with large pink x painted beside the display.
Mar 23 2023 - 8:30am to 12:00pm
Sketch the Museum Spring Break Camp
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Join ISM for our exciting half-day camp on March 23, 2023! Kids will explore the museum and practice their drawing skills by complete sketch challenges inspired by our new exhibit, Growing Up X.
Mar 25 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
BigRead - There, There Book Club: Exploring a Book by Indigenous Author Tommy Orange
Dickson Mounds, Lewistown
Explore the lives of 12 modern-day Indigenous characters with ISM staff and discuss There, There by Tommy Orange. Participants will read the book on their own. This is an in-person program.