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Butler: Route 66 100th anniversary will be 'a tremendous opportunity for us to welcome and entertain visitors'
In a July 22 Facebook post, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) shared details of a recent presentation regarding planning for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Busy Bugs Super Saturday
Humans aren’t the only creatures that go to work.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Stellar Night Out
Join us for a virtual night out just for teens exploring the moon and night sky with Dr. John Martin of the University of Illinois, Springfield.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: All About Birds
Join us online and in-person as we discover more about the birds that live in our backyard.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Recycled Play Day
Join us online and in-person as we explore the beauty and breadth of nature with Recycled Play Day
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Tales from the Vault: Boys and Their Toys
If you had been invited to Tad's birthday party, what would you do? What toys were found in the Lincoln Home backyard?
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Annual Junior Collector’s Day
We’re hosting our annual Junior Collector’s Day virtually this year.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Virtual Junior Collector's Day & Collections Super Saturday
Calling all young collectors, do you have a collection? We’d love to see it!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Media Club: The Hill We Climb
How can you sum up what it means to be an American?
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Night Sky Super Saturday and Family Camp-In live program "Ask an Astronomer!"
Don't forget to register for a Night Sky Super Saturday and Family Camp-In live program "Ask an Astronomer!"
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Reopens On Jan 26
We're reopening on Tuesday, January 26.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Night Sky Super Saturday and Family Camp-In
The moon and stars are icons of the night sky. They provide light to break the darkness, inspire stories, and are used to navigate the unknown.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Ask Dr. Art: Let's Look! Online Super Saturday
Join us online January 9, 2021 for Ask Dr. Art: Let's Look! Get a sneak peek at our new family art exhibit Let's Look and learn to how to look at and talk about art!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Hiring For Accountant
Help us spread the word! We're looking for an accountant for the Illinois State Museum Society to join our team in Springfield.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Christmas at the Lincoln Home
Join Curator Susan Haake and Lincoln Home Interpretive Rangers for a tour of the Lincoln Home decorated for Christmas.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Temporarily Close Our Flagship Facility and Research and Collections Center
In response to Illinois’ Tier 3 resurgence mitigations, the Illinois State Museum will temporarily close our flagship facility and Research and Collections Center in Springfield, the Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown, and the Lockport Gallery effective Friday, Nov. 20.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Draw, Paint, Create!
Register for your FREE activity kits by November 2 for our upcoming virtual Super Saturday, Draw, Paint, Create!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: New Museum Shop Opening This November
Our new Museum Shop is taking shape for its Nov. opening.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: The Inclusive Museum
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) is the work of many American museums today, but just a few years ago, very few major museums were conscious of the need to be inclusive.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Vote For The Best of Springfield
Voting for the Best of Springfield is now open through Sept. 28.