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The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum
The Play Museum is a free children's area at the Illinois State Museum-Springfield. Load a jeep; crawl through a cave; examine fossils; frame art; explore collections of rocks, insects, artifacts; and toys; and play museum! The Play Museum is designed for children ages 3-10 and their families.
If you have questions about visiting the Play Museum, please contact Gabby Antonacci at gabriella.r.antonacci@illinois.gov or (217) 782-5993.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum Society you can do so here: https://www.illinoisstatemuseum.org/content/membership.
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Illinois State Museum-Springfield
502 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL
Admission: FREE
Open:
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas
Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum
Open:
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 3:30 p.m.