Illinois State Museum
Recent News About Illinois State Museum
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Night Creatures
Whooo’s awake after dark? As we are starting to go to bed, a whole other world is waking up
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Teacher Appreciation Event
Join us for our Teacher Appreciation Event
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Art Everywhere
Dive into the world of art, past the usual crayons and paints, to explore art made of unusual materials or in unusual ways!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Illinois Summer Online Super Saturday
Why does it get hot during the summer?
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Tales from the Vault: Behind the Scenes of Fashioning Illinois
Join Curator of History Erika Holst online as she takes you on a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the Fashioning Illinois: 1820 - 1900 exhibition, which tells the story of women’s lives through the lens of the clothing that they produced, wore, cared for, and disposed of.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Red, White, and Blue Online Super Saturday
Join us over the 4th of July weekend to celebrate red, white, and blue!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Garden Yoga For Kids
Get moving and try garden #yogaforkids! Become a tree, frog, butterfly, seed, and flower with creative yoga poses, bit.ly/TryItGardenYoga.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: On the Move Online Super Saturday
Let’s shake off the spring and jump start the summer with a weekend full of movement art, wacky games, and crazy science!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Chalk It Up!
Use your driveway, patio, or sidewalk as the canvas for your next masterpiece to boost spirits and offer encouragement amid #COVID19.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Call4Calm: Free Emotional Support Text Line
We understand how difficult following the Stay-at-Home Order can be, but we must stay the course— our lives depend on it.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Bugs! Virtual Super Saturday
Did you know that fruit flies were the first living creatures sent into space?
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Youth Garden Art Contest
Illinois State Museum issued the following announcement on March 29.Here’s a creative activity for kids to do while at home.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Local Agencies To Launch SpringfieldZoom.com, Where Businesses Can Share Their Status With The Public
With the governor's new stay-at-home mandate, here is a resource you may find helpful.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Creating a Vintage and Retro Wardrobe Workshop
Join instructor and textile arts enthusiast Linda Norbut Suits for an afternoon spent exploring the history of western women's fashion and learning how to incorporate retro, vintage, and vintage-inspired clothing into your look.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: The Archaeology of Racial Hatred
Paul Mickey Learning Series presented by Floyd Mansberger, Fever River Research.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Reenactor Workshop
Edwards Place is privileged to offer a workshop presented by two nationally known reenactors and costumers, Kay Gnagey and Karen Duffy, on March 21-22, 2020.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Illinois Civil War Soldiers Write Home
Brown Bag Program presented by Mark Flotow
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Hiring For Position Of Curator of Anthropology
We are hiring for the position of Curator of Anthropology at Dickson Mounds.
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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Night at the Museum Overnight
Ever wonder what happens in the Museum after everyone has gone home?