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Illinois Oil Field Museum and Resource Center
Home Memorial Wall Derrick and Rod Line Photos Membership Application Dismantling A Workover Derrick Penny Postcards From Crawford County Early Oil History Of Oblong Vicinity Annual Oil Field ...
http://www.theonlyoblong.com/oil_field/

Inside Illinois
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (Chicago)
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum commemorates the history of Asa Philip Randolph and the Pullman Porters who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union.
http://aphiliprandolphmuseum.com/

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield)
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum redefines the possible in presidential libraries as the first major experience museum. Explore the Lincoln Museum visitor experience produced, ...
http://www.lincolnlibraryandmuseum.com/

Arlington Heights Historical Museum (Arlington Heights)
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is located near downtown Arlington Heights at West Fremont Street and North Vail Avenue. The museum complex includes the original 1882 Victorian home, the coach house, 1906 soda pop factory, the 1908 Banta
http://www.ahmuseum.org/

Aurora Historical Society
A site sharing infomation on the history of Aurora Illinois including collections, research, museums, genealogy, historical exhibits and events.
http://www.aurorahistory.net/

Aurora Regional Fire Museum (Aurora)
In memory of those lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. .and dedicated to those true American heros who worked to save them | About the Museum | Firefighting History |
http://www.auroraregionalfiremuseum.org/

Billy Graham Center Museum (Wheaton)
Welcome to the Billy Graham Center, where we work to accelerate global evangelism
http://www.billygrahamcenter.com/

Bronzeville Children's Museum (Chicago)
African american children's museum educating all youth on the contributions of african americans through hands-on exhibits such as recycling, healthy diets and the history of Bronzeville
http://www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com/

Burkett House - Wabash County Museum (Wabash County)
The Burkett House, Wabash County Museum is dedicated to the preservation of local area history through preservation and conservation of artifacts and memorabilia. We offer rotating exhibits about ...
http://www.museum.wabash.il.us/

Burpee Museum of Natural History (Rockford)
Home Museum Info Exhibits "Jane" Events Education Membership Giving Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 North Main Street Rockford IL 61103-6971 (815) 965-3433 Email: HOURS 1 ...
http://www.burpee.org/

Busy Brains Children's Museum (Lake County)
Busy Brain's Children Museum is dedicated to providing fun, interactive experiences for children from birth to age 10. This museum seeks to provide an environment where children, families, and ...
http://www.busybrains.org/

C.H. Moore Homestead (Clinton)
Dewitt County Museum 219 E. Woodlawn Clinton, Illinois 61727 Welcome to the C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum. Visit us and discover a fully restored building and grounds that ...
http://www.chmoorehomestead.org/

Champaign County Historical Museum (Champaign County)
Champaign County Historical Museum Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home News Online Museum Ballroom Grocery Store Military Room Toy Room Support Donations ...
http://champaignmuseum.org/

Charles Perdew Museum Association (Henry)
Introduction to the Charles Perdew Museum Association
http://www.charlesperdew.com/

Chicago Children's Museum (Chicago)
Splash, climb, build, and explore Πthere's always something new and exciting to discover!
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

Chicago Film Office (Chicago)
The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor‘s Office of Special Events, leads the city‘s effort to attract and make possible the production of movies, television series, commercials and all ...
http://www.cityofchicago.org/FilmOffice/

Chicago Historical Society Museum Store (Chicago)
http://www.shopchicagohistory.com/

Children's Discovery Museum (Normal)
Skip Navigation Home Programs Exhibits Calendar Family Memberships Birthdays Volunteers Facility Rentals The Discover More! Store Educator's Corner About Us Links Contact Us Admission: $6.00 ...
http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/

Cuneo Museum and Gardens (Vernon Hills)
The Cuneo Museum is a historic house museum, built by Benjamin Marshall for Samuel Insull of Commonwealth Edison, and later home to John Cuneo. Tours are offered of the historic house museum and art collections with discounts to bus tour and school
http://www.cuneomuseum.org/

Dean's Model Kit and Toy Museum (Addison)
The most comprehensive museum on the Internet featuring the history of plastic model kits, a large collection of model cars, plus a wealth of old toys, radios, clocks and vintage advertising ...
http://www.toys-n-cars.com/

Dickson Mounds Museum (Lewistown)
Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity ...
http://museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/

Discovery Center Museum - Riverfront Museum Park (Rockford)
Discovery Center Museum is full of over 180 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River Discovery Park, a giant, ...
http://www.discoverycentermuseum.org/

Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels (Rosemont)
About Us I History I Museum I Gift Shop I Location I General Information I EMAIL: Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels 2001©
http://www.stephenshummelmuseum.com/

DuPage Children's Museum (Naperville)
DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) founded in 1987 to provide open ended, interactive learning experiences for young children focusing on math, science and art and where they intersect. DuPage Children's Museum was the first to launch a children's
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/

DuSable Museum of African American History (Chicago)
America's foremost museum of African American history. Founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of Chicago.
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/

Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology (Elgin)
This website describes the activities and reference material of the Elgin Public Museum, the only natural history museum in the Fox Valley area. The Museum offers exhibits and educational ...
http://www.elginpublicmuseum.org/

Elmhurst Art Museum (Elmhurst)
The Elmhurst Art Museum is the cultural center of DuPage County, Illinois. Specializing in late 20th Century American Art, it’s award winning building was designed around one of only three Mies ...
http://www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/

Farnsworth House (Crystal Lake)
The 1951 Mies van der Rohe designed Farnsworth House, an icon of 20th century modern architecture in Plano, Illinois, is owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) and operated as a house museum by the Landmarks Preservation
http://www.farnsworthhouse.org/

Field Museum (Chicago)
http://fieldmuseum.org/

Frances Willard Historical Association - The Frances Willard House (Evanston)
Home Frances's Life Visit Programs Get Involved Contact Us ANNOUNCEMENT Due to restoration work, we will be closed during May and June. Please see here for further details. "Everything is not in ...
http://www.franceswillardhouse.org/

Glessner House Museum (Chicago)
"The description of this home may give some indication of how a man of moderate fortune would live in the latter part of the 19th century and the earlier part of the 20th -an average man with a ...
http://www.glessnerhouse.org/

Graue Mill and Museum (Oak Brook)
One summer morning in 1852, Fred Graue entered his mill and turned the wheel that opened the sluice gates outside. Water from Salt Creek rushed into the millrace and the wooden waterwheel began to ...
http://www.grauemill.org/

Historical Society Museum (Villa Park)
220 S. Villa Ave. Villa Park, IL On the Illinois Praire Path Hours-Tue. thru Fri. 2 to 6 PM , Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM
http://www.vphistoricalsociety.com/

Illinois Association of Museums
illinoismuseums.org
http://www.illinoismuseums.org/

Illinois State Museum (Springfield)
Easy access to Illinois services and information
http://www.museum.state.il.us/

International Museum of Surgical Science (Chicago)
Links | Site Map Plan a Visit Directions and Parking Location/Map Education Exhibits New Exhibits Upcoming Exhibits Anatomy In The Gallery Exhibition Opportunities Past Exhibitions Upcoming ...
http://www.imss.org/

Isle a la Cache Museum (Romeoville)
The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville offers historical and natural education and recreation opportunities.
http://www.reconnectwithnature.org/isle.cfm

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Chicago)
Hull-House Highlights About Jane Addams Visiting the Museum Public Programs Special Events Urban Experience in Chicago (Educational Website) Educational and Research Resources Links to related ...
http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/hull_house.html

Jarrot Mansion (Cahokia)
Official Website of the Jarrot Mansion, home of Nicholas Jarrot (1764-1820) a French-born entrepreneur, was constructed beginning in 1807, one of the earliest surviving masonry buildings in Illinois.
http://jarrotmansion.org/

Joliet Historical Museum (Joliet)
Hours Closed Mondays (except school holidays) Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, Noon - 5 pm Closed: New Years Day, Easter Sunday Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Admission Fees $5 Adults $4 ...
http://www.jolietmuseum.org/

Kane-Dupage Regional Museum Association (Aurora)
http://www.kdrma.org/

Klehm Arboretum (Rockford)
This is the home page of the Klehm Arboretum and the Northern Illinois Botanical Society, located in Rockford, Illinois.
http://www.klehm.org/

Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago (Glenview)
Skip to Navigation Search As your community children's museum, it's easy and it's free for Facebook users to vote for Kohl Children's Museum to win up to $1 million from the Chase Community Giving ...
http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/

Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library (Tuscola)
Official website of the Korean War National Museum and Library
http://www.kwnm.org/

Kruse House Museum (West Chicago)
Kruse House Museum is operated by the West Chicago Historical Society. The Kruse House Museum, built in 1917 is an example of "four square" architecture.
http://krusehousemuseum.org/

Lake County Discovery Museum (Lake County)
Family-friendly accredited museum providing entertaining and educational interactive exhibits and special events including the largest Civil War reenactment in Illinois.
http://www.lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org/

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (Charleston)
http://www.lincolnlogcabin.org/

Macon County Historical Society Museum (Decatur)
Secunda Provence Suite Newly Released Macon County Historical Society Museum 5580 North Fork Road Decatur, Illinois Phone: 217-422-4919 - TTY: Statement of Purpose: History museum dedicated to ...
http://www.artcom.com/museums/nv/mr/62521-18.htm

Mary Sinker (Glenview)
Mary Sinker is a museum consultant specializing in children's museum exhibits.
http://www.marysinker.com/

McLean County Museum of History (McLean County)
200 North Main Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: (309) 827-0428 Fax: (309)827-0100 Basic Museum Information Hours and Admission Interactive Street map Search the Website Governing Body Staff ...
http://www.mchistory.org/

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