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212 North Sixth Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-782-5764 |
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The presidential museum's permanent exhibit is comprised of two Lincoln journeys, a treasures gallery, Mrs. Lincoln's attic - a hands-on play area for children ages 3-12 and their families - and an ask Mr. Lincoln area. Two theater presentations are offered: one is the story of Lincoln as told from an artist's perspective; the other is a holavision production that discusses the relevance of history and artifacts. At the time of its opening, the museum was twice as large as any... More Hours & Admission
Museum (admission): daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Library (free): daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55) south, take exit 98B (Clear Lake Ave./Highway 97) and travel west. Clear Lake becomes Jefferson downtown (one-way west). The facility is at the northeast corner of E. Jefferson St. and N. Sixth St.
The presidential museum's permanent exhibit is comprised of two Lincoln journeys, a treasures gallery, Mrs. Lincoln's attic - a hands-on play area for children ages 3-12 and their families - and an ask Mr. Lincoln area. Two theater presentations are offered: one is the story of Lincoln as told from an artist's perspective; the other is a holavision production that discusses the relevance of history and artifacts. At the time of its opening, the museum was twice as large as any presidential museum. This library is home to the state of Illinois' 46,000-item Lincoln Collection and also contains the Illinois State Historical Library and its 12 million items. Hours & Admission
Museum (admission): daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Library (free): daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking
Garage at Sixth St. and Madison St. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55) south, take exit 98B (Clear Lake Ave./Highway 97) and travel west. Clear Lake becomes Jefferson downtown (one-way west). The facility is at the northeast corner of E. Jefferson St. and N. Sixth St. |
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2315 East Clear Lake Avenue
Springfield, Illinois
217-544-5781 |
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A 30-acre green oasis, located in the center of town, is a sanctuary for nature watching. Hike the one-mile nature trail to learn more about native species. The park is also the home of the state Audubon chapter. Hours & Admission
Dawn to dusk. Free.
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801 Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, Illinois
217-782-6661 |
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While the Illinois State Fair is only open the third week of August, the rides at Adventure Village, located inside the main gate at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, are open all summer long. Find everything from Ferris wheels to carousels and many thrill rides. Hours & Admission
May to mid-September, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55), take exit 100B (Sangamon Ave.). |
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835 South Airport Drive
Springfield, Illinois
217-522-2181 |
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This museum showcases the role of military aviation and features a Mustang P-51 and a Vought F4U-5N Corsair. Hours & Admission
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome.
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503 South Walnut Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-544-0616 |
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Organized by direct descendants of Civil War veterans of the Union Army or Navy, the museum seeks to preserve the history and artifacts of the war and that era, especially military memorabilia. Hours & Admission
May to September, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., October to April, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome.
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740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois
773947066 |
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The DuSable Museum of African American History was the first museum of its type in the country (founded in 1961 as the Ebony Museum of Negro History) and is the only major independent institution in Illinois established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African Americans. In 1968, the museum was renamed after Jean Baptist Pointe DuSable, a Haitian fur trader who was the first non-native American permanent settler in Chicago. Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission.
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700 North Fourth Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-523-2631 |
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Built in 1833, the former home of Benjamin and Helen Edwards is the oldest house on its original site in Springfield and is currently a historical museum, art gallery, art school and library. The Italianate-style house contains many furnishings and decorative pieces typical of a fine Victorian house of the 1800s. Abraham Lincoln gave several political speeches from the porch balcony, while the spacious grounds provided the perfect setting for political rallies at which both Lincoln and Stephen... More Hours & Admission
House: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gallery: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed holidays. Free; donations welcome.
Built in 1833, the former home of Benjamin and Helen Edwards is the oldest house on its original site in Springfield and is currently a historical museum, art gallery, art school and library. The Italianate-style house contains many furnishings and decorative pieces typical of a fine Victorian house of the 1800s. Abraham Lincoln gave several political speeches from the porch balcony, while the spacious grounds provided the perfect setting for political rallies at which both Lincoln and Stephen Douglas spoke. Hours & Admission
House: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gallery: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed holidays. Free; donations welcome. Tours
House (free; donations welcome): guided, Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location
Between E. Madison St. and N. Grand Ave. at E. Union St. and Fourth St. N. (one-way northbound).
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410 East Jackson Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-782-6450 |
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The Illinois executive mansion has the distinction of being the third oldest continuously occupied governor's mansion in the country. The mansion's exterior, designed by architect John Mills VanOsdel, is in the Georgian style with a Victorian facade. Thomas Dennis designed the Greek revival-style interior. Seven U.S. presidents have been received here and... More Hours & Admission
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed major holidays. Free.
The Illinois executive mansion has the distinction of being the third oldest continuously occupied governor's mansion in the country. The mansion's exterior, designed by architect John Mills VanOsdel, is in the Georgian style with a Victorian facade. Thomas Dennis designed the Greek revival-style interior. Seven U.S. presidents have been received here and several men who either had been or would become president have been guests, including Abraham Lincoln. The home is a museum, containing many priceless works of art, such as the Lincoln Table, created in 1864 from more than 20,000 pieces of inlaid wood, and a smiling bust of Abraham Lincoln for which he posed for artist Thomas D. Jones. The mansion is also a home filled with the memories of the lives and families of many Illinois governors and those who came to visit. Hours & Admission
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed major holidays. Free. Location
Between S. Fourth St. (one-way northbound) and S. Fifth St. (one-way southbound) on E. Jackson St.
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321 South Seventh Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-528-4311 |
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One of the church's most significant non-religious items is the pew that the Lincoln family paid to occupy for some 10 years prior to his becoming president. Windows created by Louis Comfort Tiffany are also on display. Hours & Admission
June to September, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55) south, take exit 98B (Clear Lake Ave./Highway 97) and travel west 2.2 miles. Clear Lake becomes Jefferson downtown (one-way west). At Seventh St., turn left and travel two-tenths of a mile. |
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301 East Lawrence Avenue
Springfield, Illinois
217-782-6776 |
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**Currently closed due to state budget.** This is one of the best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright's early prairie-style houses. It was constructed between 1902 and 1904 for Springfield socialite and female activist Susan Lawrence Dana. The house contains more than 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture, as well as 250 examples of art glass... More Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55) south, take exit 98B (Clear Lake Ave./Highway 97). Travel west and at S. Ninth St., turn left. Travel to E. Cook Ave. and turn right.
**Currently closed due to state budget.** This is one of the best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright's early prairie-style houses. It was constructed between 1902 and 1904 for Springfield socialite and female activist Susan Lawrence Dana. The house contains more than 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture, as well as 250 examples of art glass doors and windows and approximately 200 original art-glass light fixtures. The dining room, which can seat 40, and the studio/gallery/ballroom are two of the most-photographed spaces in the history of American architecture. Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Tours
One-hour guided walk includes video presentation; every 20 minutes; may fill up early. Parking
Surface lot at S. Third St. and Cook (one-way westbound), past the railroad tracks. Walk one block south to Lawrence Ave. to the courtyard gate. Directions
From Interstate 55 (I-55) south, take exit 98B (Clear Lake Ave./Highway 97). Travel west and at S. Ninth St., turn left. Travel to E. Cook Ave. and turn right. |
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