Welcome to Dickson Mounds

ISM-Dickson Mounds,  a branch of the Illinois State Museum and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley. 

 

Visitor Information
10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd.
Lewistown
(309) 547-3721

Hours: Tue-Sat: 10-4:00 
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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Events
Aug 20 2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Gallery Talk: The Long View-Prairie Paintings from Illinois Nature Preserves
Aug 25 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Gallery Talk: 12,000 years of History in the Central Illinois River Valley
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Exhibitions
Permanent Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibitions
Philip Juras: The Long View
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Plan Your Visit
Location of Dickson Mounds Museum in Illinois.
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Membership Benefits
Illinois State Museum Society memberships support events and exhibitions at the State Museum. They also provide great benefits for you and your family. Click here to learn more...
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News
Click here to access Dickson Mounds Museum news posted in the Illinois State Museum Blog.
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