Kankakee County Historical Museum 801 S 8th Ave Kankakee, IL 60901-4744 Kankakee, Region: 2 Tu-F 10-4pm, Sa-Su 1-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Students / Seniors. Eight exhibit galleries and two historic structures; archival, artifact, and photo collections; annual Rhubarb Festival; annual gallery of trees Christmas exhibit and monthly lecture series. Norman S. Stevens, Ex Director 815/932-5279 815/932-5204 museum@daily-journal.com http://www.kankakeecountymuseum.com Kendall County Historical Society PO Box 123 Yorkville, IL 60560-0123 Kendall, Region: 4 107 Center St Special events or by appt. History of Kendall County area, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, depot, caboose, country store, fire station, two barns, and an exhibit building. Also operates Chapel on the Green Museum, Archives, and Library. Jack or Cathy Jenkins 630/553-6777 http://www.kchs.us Kenilworth Historical Society 415 Kenilowrth Ave Kenilworth, IL 60043 Cook, Region: 5 M 9-4:30pm, Th 9-12pm and by appt. Free. Local history and architecture; children's museum; library. Melinda Kwedar, Curator 847/251-2565 847/251-2565 kenilworthhistory@earthlink.net http://www.kenilworthhistory.org Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum 308 Walnut Carthage, IL 62321 Hancock, Region: 3 M, W, F, Sa, Su 1-4pm. Historical displays of life in Hancock County, Native Americans, pioneers, agriculture, domestics, natural history in dioramas, fossils, minerals, geodes. President 217/357-3119 Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society 622 Park Ave Genoa, IL 60135 DeKalb, Region: 4 2nd Su of month 2-4pm, W 1-4pm. Donations welcome. Local artifacts, genealogy, Leich Electric Telephones and history. 1882 Depot, 1902 Water Works building, caboose. Sandy Lyon, President 815/784-5559 815/784-5559 Sandy131@aol.com Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden 2701 Clifton Ave Rockford, IL 61102 Winnebago, Region: 4 Meml Day-Labor Day: 9-8pm; Labor Day-Meml Day 9-4pm. Over 150 acres of magnificient trees and plants. Explore this living museum every season: majestic colors of fall, hundreds of blooming crabapples in spring, butterfuly garden in summer, and snow-covered evergreens in winter. Paved walking paths, children’s garden, koi pond, and much more. Steven Courtney, Director 815/965-8146 815/965-5914 info@klehm.org http://www.klehm.org/ Kline Creek Farm PO Box 5000 Wheaton, IL 60189-5000 DuPage, Region: 5 Th-M 9-5pm. Free. A recreation of an 1890s farm complete with livestock, costumed interpreters, and restored or recreated farm buildings. Events include sheep shearing, maple sugaring, Harvest Days, and Christmas on the Farm. Farming and domestic programs for school groups and summer day camp. Eloise LaPalio, Staff Assistant 630/876-5900 630/293-9421 forest@dupageforest.com www.dupageforest.com Koehnline Museum of Art Oakton Community College 1600 E Golf Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016 Cook, Region: 5 Sep-May: M, Tu, F 10-5pm, W, Th 10-6pm; Jun-Aug: M-Th 10-7pm. Exhibitions, permanent collection and sculpture park of modern and contemporary artists focusing on Chicago and Illinois artists. Nathan Harpaz, Curator 847/635-2633 847/635-1764 nharpaz@oakton.edu http://www.oakton.edu/news/events/gallery Korean War Veterans National Museum & Library PO Box 20 Rantoul, IL 61866-0020 Champaign, Region: 2 1007 Pacesetter Drive M-Sa 10-5pm, Su 1-5pm. Closed major holidays. History and artifacts on the Korean War, including the Demilitarized Zone; school tours and materials; veteran reunions; books and videos. Sharon E. Corum, Ex Secretary 217/893-4111 217/893-0542 scorum@kwvm.com www.kwvm.com Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 500 E Peabody Dr Champaign, IL 61820 Champaign, Region: 2 Tu-Sa 9-5pm, Th 9-9pm, Su 2-5pm. Call for summer hours. $3 Suggested Donation. Offers Central Illinois residents a rich and comprehensive collection of fine art spanning 6,000 years of world culture. The museum's collection of over 8,000 works of art represents the cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Also offers temporary exhibits and a full schedule of docent-guided tours, lectures, performances, outreach programs, and activities for families. The Giertz Education Center serves educators with an extensive free-loan collection of arts resources. Diane Schumacher, Director of Marketing 217/333-9866 217/333-0883 schumach@uiuc.edu http://www.kam.uiuc.edu Labor and Industry Museum 123 N Church St Belleville, IL 62222- St. Clair, Region: 1 Sa 10-4pm, tours by appt. Museum devoted to workingman's history as related to the growth of Illinois labor and industry from 1865-1929; changing exhibits, galleries, learning center and archives. Judy Belleville, Collections Coordinator 618/234-7862 Judy.Belleville@Juno.com http://www.laborandindustrymuseum.org LaGrange Area Historical Society 444 S LaGrange Rd LaGrange, IL 60525-2448 Cook, Region: 5 W 9:30-12pm and by appt. The Society, located in the historic 1874 Samual Vial home and in the LaGrange Historic District, is dedicated to the stufy of the history of LaGrange with a research library, archives, photographs, historic costumes, period rooms, family biographies, oral histories, and house research. There are also rotating exhibits and special programs. Jeannine McLaughlin, President 708/482-4248 708/579-1735 lagrangehistory@sbcglobal.net www.lagrangehistory.org Lake County Discovery Museum Lake County Forest Preserves 27277 Forest Preserve Drive Wauconda, IL 60084 Lake, Region: 5 M-Sa 11-4:30pm, Su 1-4:30pm. $6 Adults, $2.50 Students 4-17. Hands-on interactive exhibits on County history, the world's largest postcard collection—Curt Teich Postcard Archives, changing exhibits, Civil War Days, and Farm Heritage Festival. Katherine Hamilton Smith, Director 847/968-3400 847/526-0024 LCMuseum@co.lake.il.us www.LakeCountyDiscoveryMuseum.org Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Historical Society PO Box 82 Lake Forest, IL 60045 361 E Westminster Lake, Region: 5 Tu, W, Th, Su 1-4pm. Local history, genealogy and architecture. Janice Hack, Ex Director 847/234-5253 847/234-5236 info@lflbhistory.org http://www.lflbhistory.org Lakes Region Historical Society PO Box 240 Antioch, IL 60002 Lake, Region: 5 School House Museum: corner of Depot and Main St, Mar-Dec: Sa 11-3pm; Meeting House Museum: 977 Main St, Mar-Dec: 1st Sa of month 11-3pm. Donations welcome. 1892 school house includes native american collection and artifacts from old local stores; 1863 Meeting House is renovated church features military artifacts from Civil War to present. Large display of local industry items. Also available for meetings, weddings, and other community events. Wendy Maston, President 847/354-0321 dreamquilter@sbcglobal.net Lake View Nature Center Oakbrook Terrace Park District 17W063 Hodges Rd Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 DuPage, Region: 5 M-F 9-4pm, Sa-Su 12-4pm, closed 1st M of the month. Free, donations welcome. Showcases a broad spectrum of animal and plant life in DuPage County. There are multiple hands-on exhibits and live animals. Outdoor activities include native gardens, walking paths, and a fishing pond. Special events and environmental education programs. Melissa Anderson, Superintendent 630/941-8747 630/941-3558 lvnc@obtpd.org www.obtpd.org/lvnc Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 Peoria, Region: 3 W 10-8pm, Tu, Th, F, Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $5 Adults, $3 Seniors and Children age 4-17. Art and science exhibitions, children's discovery center, planetarium, Illinois folk art gallery. Kathleen Woith, Vice President of Communications 309/686-7000 309/686-0280 kathleen@lakeview-museum.org http://www.lakeview-museum.org Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society PO Box 118 Rockford, IL 61105 Winnebago, Region: 4 Specialized Bob Bates 815/547-8544 bobbates@secondcon.com Lansing Historical Society PO Box 1776 Lansing, IL 60438 Cook, Region: 5 Donald Olsen, President 708/895-6160 LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum PO Box 278 Utica, IL 61373-0278 LaSalle, Region: 4 Mill and Canal St Dec-Mar: F-Sa 10-4pm; Apr-Nov: W-Sa 10-4pm, Su 12-4pm. 1849 historical museum on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, an 1865 one-room schoolhouse, an 1875 post and beam barn and an 1892 working blacksmith shop. Burgoo festival, children’s programs, and more. 815/667-4861 815/667-5121 museum@core.com www.lasallecountymuseum.org Latvian Folk Art Museum 4146 N. Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618 Cook, Region: 5 Textiles, ceremonial costumes, ceramics, ancient musical instruments. Dace Kezbers, President 312/588-2085 mplume@argonnecu.org Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society Lawrence County Museum & Library PO Box 425 Lawrenceville, IL 62439 Lawrence, Region: 1 12th and State St Local history, genealogy. John M. King, President 618/945-9575 Laws of Nature Natural History Center Kendall County Forest Preserve 110 W Madison St Yorkville, IL 60560-1465 Kendall, Region: 4 M-Sa 12-4pm. Free. Natural history items including insects, live bee displays, rocks, fossils, minerals, mammals, and birds. Native American items, kid’s area, and prairie exhibit. Danielle Ebersole, Educator 630/553-4111 630/553-4023 debersole@co.kendall.il.us www.co.kendall.il.us/forest preserves/index.htm Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum PO Box 126 Lemont, IL 60439-0126 Cook, Region: 5 306 Lemont St Tu, Th, F 10-2pm, Sa 10-1pm, Su 1-4pm. $1 Adults, $.50 Children. Local history, genealogy, photos, library, museum, archives, educational programs, building restoration, tours and weddings. Susan Donahue, Secretary 630/257-2972 630/257-2972 lahsinfo@yahoo.com http://www.lemonthistorical.org/ Levere Memorial Temple 1856 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL 60201 Cook, Region: 5 Nancy Gasiel 847/475-1856 ngasiel@sae.net Lewis & Clark State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 1 Lewis & Clark Trail Hartford, IL 62048 Madison, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Lewis and Clark established Camp River Dubois here on the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. They began their epic journey of discovery to the Pacific Ocean from the place on May 14, 1804. Brad Winn, Site Manager 618/251-5811 618/251-5854 clark@campdubois.com http://www.campdubois.com Lewis University Canal & Regional Historical Collection 1 University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446-2200 Will, Region: 5 Materials relating to 19th century American canals, with a concentration on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and the history of northeastern Illinois. This material consists of bound volumes, pamphlets, annual canal reports, and 19th century maps, both manuscript and printed. In addition, it has photographs, prints, manuscript letters, and memoirs relating to the construction and operation of canals, and those industries associated with canals. It also houses some canal artifacts. It has a total of over 10,000 items, making it one of the largest canal collections in the United States. The Collection is located on the second floor of the library and is open by appointment only. 815/836-5579 815/838-9456 atkinsma@lewisu.edu http://imcanal.lewisu.edu Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum City of Charleston 501 Jackson Ave Charleston, IL 61920 126 E St at Madison Coles, Region: 2 126 E St at Madison M-Su 9-4pm including holidays. Donations welcome. Only museum in Illinois retracing one of the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. The museum features exhibits that tell the story of the debate in Charleston through film-audio selections, artifacts, and photographs. The museum also includes a children's hands-on area, sculpture courtyard, and gift shop. Director 217/348-0430 217/345-8514 chstour.cacc@advant.com http://www.charlestontourism.org/lddm.html Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency PO Box 100 Lerna, IL 62440-0100 Coles, Region: 2 400 S Lincoln Highway Rd Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Preserves the last home of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s father and step-mother. Living history program illustrates daily life on a mid-19th century farm. Matthew Mittelstaedt, Site Manager 217/345-1845 217/345-6472 lincoln.log@illinois.gov http://www.lincolnlogcabin.org Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center 2301 E Lake Dr Springfield, IL 62707-8908 Sangamon, Region: 3 Garden: Daily sunrise-sunset; Nature Center: Tu-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm. Free. A Jens Jensen designed landcape; living memorial to Abraham Lincoln with plants native to the three states where Lincoln lived and includes prairie, woodland, and wetland. 120 acres, six miles of trails. Nature Center Jim Matheis, Executive Director 217/529-1111 217/529-0134 LMG2301@motion.net http://www.lmgnc.com Lincoln School Museum Martinsville Chamber of Commerce PO Box 429 Martinsville, IL 62442 Clark, Region: 2 25 mi northeast of I70 at exit 135 Jun-Aug: Su 2-4pm and by appt. Education, history of restored one-room schoolhouse. Carolyn Kelley, Director 217/382-4765 ckelley62442@yahoo.com www.clarkcountyil.org Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Oak Ridge Cemetery 1500 Monument Ave Springfield, IL 62702 Sangamon, Region: 3 Mar-Oct: Daily 9-5pm; Nov-Feb: Daily 9-4pm. Tomb of Abraham and Mary Lincoln and three of their four sons; historic preservation, historic structure. Nan Wynn, Site Manager 217/782-2717 217/524-3738 Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 15588 History Lane Petersburg, IL 62675 Menard, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Reconstructed 1830s village where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831-1837. Frontier Illinois living history outdoor museum. David Hedrick, Site Manager Visitor Center: 217/632-4000 Campground: 217/632-4003 217/632-4010 newsalem.hpa@illinois.gov http://www.lincolnsnewsalem.com Lisle Station Park 921 School St Lisle, IL 60532 DuPage, Region: 5 Apr-Dec: Tu, Th, Su 1-4pm; Jun-Aug: also open on W. Heritage and culture of 19th century northern Illinois, 1874 CB & Q Depot, 1850's Netzley-Yender Farmhouse, 1830's Beaubien Tavern and 1881 CB & Q caboose. Historic House Jacob Lozano 630/968-0499 jacoblozano@hotmail.com Livingston County War Museum & Dal Estes Education Center 321 N Main St Pontiac, IL 61764 Livingston, Region: 2 M-Sa 10-4pm and by appt. WWI to the present. Numerous artifacts and uniforms. Staffed by veterans. Jack Murphy, President 815/842-0301 dal@warmuseum.us http://www.warmuseum.us Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 220 Cottage Hill Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126 DuPage, Region: 5 Dorothy Asher 630/833-1616 info@lizzadromuseum.org www.lizzadromuseum.org Lockport Area Genealogical & Historical Society c/o Des Plaines Library 121 E 8th St Lockport, IL 60441 Will, Region: 5 M-Th 9-9pm, F 9-6pm, Sa 9-4pm, Su 1-5pm. Free. Archival photos and documents relating to local genealogy and history housed in library. Candace Hrecha 815/838-6236 www.dpvlib.org/laghs/laghshome.htm Logan County Genealogy & Historical Society 114 N Chicago St Lincoln, IL 62656 Logan, Region: 3 Tu-F 11-4pm, Sa 10-1pm. Genealogy, history and artifacts of Logan County, Abraham Lincoln Room with photographs, artifacts, and books. Jean Cypher, President 217/732-3200 lcghs1@msn.com www.rootsweb.com/~illcghs Logan Museum of Anthropology Beloit College 700 College St Beloit, WI 53511 Out of State Free Tu-Su 11am-4pm Archaeological and ethnographic collections from around the world; permanent and temporary exhibits; visible storage; educational programs for the region. Located on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. University William Green, Director 608/363-2119 608/363-2248 greenb@beloit.edu http://www.beloit.edu/~museum/logan Lombard Historical Society & Museum 23 W Maple St Lombard, IL 60148-2512 DuPage, Region: 5 Sheldon Peck Homestead: 355 E Parkside St. Museum: Su, W 1-4pm and by appt; Peck Homestead: Tu, Sa 1-4pm and by appt. Donations welcome. 1882 house museum offering group tours, school, & scout programs. Local history archive accessible to the public. 1839 Sheldon Peck home features many of Peck's early American portrait paintings. The home is an 1840-60 era pioneer farm homestead recognized as an Underground Railroad site. Pioneer programs scheduled on various dates. History Jeanne Schultz Angel, Director 630/629-1885 630/629-9927 lombardhistory@att.net www.lombardhistory.org Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition 1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Sangamon, Region: 3 209 S. 6th St, 3rd Fl M-F 8-4:30pm. A consortium of central Illinois communities that share the legacy of Abraham Lincoln that helps each community tell their Lincoln story. Efforts are focused on creating a “visitor experience” by assisting in the development and/or enhancement of each site. Promotion and marketing of participating sites. Nicky Stratton, Director 217/782-6817 217/558-1512 nstratton@lookingforlincoln.com http://www.lookingforlincoln.com Loyola University Art Museum 820 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 Pamela Ambrose, Director 312/915-7602 pambros@luc.edu www.luc.edu/luma Lyons Historical Commission PO Box 392 Lyons, IL 60531 Cook, Region: 5 Dedicated to preserving Lyons area history. Cathy Bergman 708/447-6731 lys@sls.lib.il.us http://www.lyons.lib.il.us/ Macon County Conservation District 3939 Nearing Lane Decatur, IL 62521-9464 Macon, Region: 2 Rock Springs Nature Center: 1495 Brozio Lane M-Sa 9-4:30pm, Su 1-4:30pm. Natural history of the Sangamon River Valley and cultural history of Macon County, outdoor recreation. Jeffery A. Tish 217/423-7708 217/423-2837 mccd@maconcountyconservation.org http://www.maconcountyconservation.org/ Macon County Historical Society 5580 N Fork Rd Decatur, IL 62521 Macon, Region: 2 Tu-Sa 1 - 4pm, every 4th Su 1-4pm. Macon County history exhibits, 1830 Lincoln Log Courthouse, farmhouse, library, depot, school, changing exhibits, museum store. Patrick L. McDaniel, Director 217/422-4919 217/422-4773 info@mchsdecatur.org http://www.mchsdecatur.org Madison County Historical Museum & Library 715 N Main St Edwardsville, IL 62025 Madison, Region: 3 W-F 9-4pm, Su 1-4pm, closed holidays. Donations welcome. Research library/archives in adjacent building; restored 1836 home with period rooms; exhibits of antiques, historic costumes, Native American and pioneer artifacts; changing seasonal exhibits. Suzanne Dietrich, Director 618/656-7562 618/659-3457 mchm@co.madison.il.us Maeystown Preservation Society PO Box 25 Maeystown, IL 62256 Monroe, Region: 1 113 Mill St Weekends and tours by appt. Local history Civil War to the present. Linda Green, Treasurer 618/458-5698 Lkgreen52@hotmail.com Marion County Genl & Historical Society PO Box 342 Salem, IL 62881-0342 Marion, Region: 1 Bryan Bennet Library, 217 W Main W 12-4pm. County history and genealogy. Dorothy McHaney 618/548-7784 618/548-9593 Marion E. Wade Center Wheaton College Wheaton, IL 60187 DuPage, Region: 5 M-F 9-4pm, Sa 9-12pm Houses a major research collection of seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. Museum dispalys such pieces as C.S. Lewis's family wardrobe and writing desk and other informative displays. Heidi Truty, Head of Public Services/Archivist 630/752-5908 630/752-5459 wade@wheaton.edu www.wheaton.edu/learnres/wade/ Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art Northwestern University 40 Arts Circle Dr Evanston, IL 60208-2410 Cook, Region: 5 Tu 10-5pm, W-F 10-8pm, Sa-Su 12-5pm, closed M. The Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms—including prints, photographs, film, video, and computer-mediated art—and to their capacity to reach and transform society. New exhibitions each year, lectures, symposia, film screenings, and workshops. David Robertson, Director 847/491-4000 847/491-2261 block-museum@northwestern.edu http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu Mascoutah Historical Society 504 N Jefferson St Mascoutah, IL 62258-1421 St. Clair, Region: 1 Berger-Kiel House: 931 N 6th St By appt. Local history, Mascoutah city and township, Engelmann township. Carol Klopmeyer 618/566-2567 Massac County Historical Society 405 Market St Metropolis, IL 62960 Massac, Region: 1 Sa-Su 1-4pm. Donations welcome. Restored 1870 two-story brick home with some original furnishings and Civil War items. County history displays and special tours. Paul Fellows, President 618/524-7203 thecrow@midwest.net Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve Dist of DuPage Co 1717 W 31st St Oak Brook, IL 60523 DuPage, Region: 5 W 11-12:30pm, Sa 9:30-11:30am. Tour $5. “ Restoration in Progress” tour of 1919 Tudor Revival style mansion built for coal baron Francis Peabody by Benjamin Marshall. Tours, lectures and programs. Janneke Fowers 630/850-2363 630/850-2362 jfowers@dupageforest.com McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum 435 N Michigan Ave, Ste 754 Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 445 N Michigan Ave W-M 10-6pm. $5 Age 6 and up. Explore the history and meaning of the concept of freedom, specifically the freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment to the US Constitution. Various forms of media, film, computer interactives, and artifacts are presented in a visually engaging and exciting format. Megan Lawson 312/222-4860 info@freedommuseum.us http://www.freedommuseum.us McHenry County Historical Society Museum PO Box 434 Union, IL 60180-0434 McHenry, Region: 5 6422 Main St May-Oct: Tu-F 1-4pm, Su 1-4pm. Office: M-F 9-4:30pm. Library: By appt. $5 Adults, $3 Students and Seniors, $12 Family, Members free. Collections center on the county’s history from 1830 to present. Extensive research library, traveling exhibits, traveling museum, on-site and school programs, lecture series, quilting, and preservation programs. Nancy J. Fike, Administrator 815/923-2267 815/923-2271 info@mchsonline.org http://www.mchsonline.org McLean County Museum of History Old Courthouse 200 N Main Bloomington, IL 61701-3912 McLean, Region: 2 Sep-May: M, W-Sa 10-5pm, Tu 10-9pm, Su 1-5pm. $2 Adults, Children under 12 free. Local history exhibits, library and archives, educational and school programs, traveling exhibits, historic courthouse building. Greg Koos, Director 309/827-0428 309/827-0100 mcmh@McHistory.org http://www.McHistory.org Menard County Historical Society 125 S 7th St Petersburg, IL 62675-1554 Menard, Region: 3 M-F 9-12pm, except holidays; Jun-Aug: M-F 9-12/1-4pm. Menard County history. Melody Grossbaier 217/632-7363 Mendota Museum & Historical Society PO Box 433 Mendota, IL 61342-0433 La Salle, Region: 4 Hume-Carnegie: 901 Washington St, Sa-Su 1-4pm; Union Depot Railroad Museum: 783 Main St., Meml-Labor Day: W-Sa 12-5pm; after Labor Day Sa-Su 12-5pm. Breaking Prairie Museum: 684 8th St., daily. $2 Adults, $1 Children, $3 both sites. The Hume-Carnegie houses artifacts related to the history of Mendota including locally made organs, Wild Bill Hickok collection, schools, and industry. The Union Depot Railroad Museum has a railroad layout of Mendota in the first half of the 20th century including railroad artifacts, a dining car, combine car, 4978 steam engine, and a caboose.The Breaking the Prairie Museum presently consists of two buildings: The Mathesius Brothers Barn features early agricultural history. The Country Chapel, a social and religious center, is available for public use for nominal fee. Shirley Pierson, Manager 815/539-3373 815/539-3922 mendotamuseums@tsf.net http://www.mendotamuseums.org Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 113 E Partridge Metamora, IL 61548 Woodford, Region: 2 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Local history, pioneers, historic preservation, museum, historic structure. Site Manager 309/367-4470 Midway Village & Museum Center 6799 Guilford Rd Rockford, IL 61107-2613 Winnebago, Region: 4 Museum Center, Mill House, & Old Dolls' House Museum Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5pm, Su 11-5pm; Village Hours: May & Oct: Th-Su 11-4pm; Jun-Sep: Tu-Su 11-4pm; Nov-Apr: open by appointment only. History of Rockford area from time of first settlement to present. Living history village depicting life in Rockford at the turn of the century. David Byrnes, President 815/397-9112 x103 815/397-9156 staff@midwayvillage.com http://www.midwayvillage.com Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State St Sycamore, IL 60178 Dekalb, Region: 4 M-Sa 9-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors/Children 3-12pm. Extensive collection of preserved animals from around the world. Classroom and cafeteria for school groups, and hands-on exploratorieum for kids. Chris Brodnicki, Ex Director 815/895-9777 815/899-2552 director@mmnh.org http://www.mmnh.org Monroe County Historical Society PO Box 48 Waterloo, IL 62298 Monroe, Region: 1 Sa-Su 1-5pm and by appt. Mtgs: every 4th M 7pm. Belle Fontaine historic house; local history, genealogy, art, pioneers, museum, library, state history; national, state, and local heritage. History Patricia S. Vaseska, President 618/939-5230 vaseska@htc.net Monticello Railway Museum PO Box 401 Monticello, IL 61856 Piatt, Region: 2 May-Oct: Sa-Su 10-6pm. Exhibits and ticket office open: Sa 10:30am, first train leaves at 11am; Su 12pm, first train leaves at 12:30pm. The public can take a 1950s train ride, view exhibits and rail equipment and gain knowledge regarding railroading. Barbara Mann, President 217/762-9011 info@mrym.org www.mrym.org Morrison Heritage Museum Morrison Historical Society PO Box 1 Morrison, IL 61270 Whiteside, Region: 4 202 E Lincolnway Last weekend of Apr-last weekend of Nov: F-Su 1-4pm. Donations welcome. Local history, exhibits, and agricultural tools. Judy McCulloh, President 815/772-8889 Morton Arboretum 4100 IL Rte 53 Lisle, IL 60532-1293 DuPage, Region: 5 Daily DST: 7-7pm; CST: 7-5pm. $7 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Children 3-12. Under 3 free. Discounts on W. 1700 acres of trees and plants from US and overseas. Renowned research facility advises government foresters, businesses, and homeowners on tree issues. Education department classes and special events create an engaging visitor experience. Gina Tedesco, Public Relations 630/725-2103 630/725-2090 gtedesco@mortonarb.org http://www.mortonarb.org Morton Grove Historical Museum Morton Grove Park District 6834 W Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053 Cook, Region: 5 6240 W Dempster Su 2-4pm, W 1-3pm, and by appt. Donations welcome. 1888 Victorian farm house. Mary Walsh, Curator 847/965-0203 847/965-7484 mwalsh@mortongroveparks.com www.mortongroveparks.com Mt. Pulaski/Postville Courthouse State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency PO Box 355 Lincoln, IL 62656 Logan, Region: 3 113 S Washington St, Mt. Pulaski Hours are seasonal. Please call. County government in the 1850s; 8th Judicial Circuit in Logan County; furnishings. Site Office: 217/732-8930 Courthouse: 217/792-3919 http://www.state.il.us/hpa/sites/MtPulaskiCourthouse.htm Museum Association of Douglas County 700 S Main Tuscola, IL 61953 Douglas, Region: 2 Lynnita Brown 217/253-2535 Museum of Broadcast Communications 400 N State St , #240 Chicago, IL 60602-4801 Cook, Region: 5 360 N State St (late 2006/early2007) M-Sa 9:30-4:30pm, W 9:30-9:30pm, Su 12-4:30pm. $10. History of American radio and television through nine exhibit genres including comedy, drama, music, children, talk, sports, news, games, and commercials. Visitors can view vintage shows in the archives or tape a newscast in the television studio, visit the gift shop, and cafe. Madeline Mancini 312/245-8200 312/245-8207 mmancini@museum.tv http://www.museum.tv Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 Tu 10-8pm, W-Su 10-5pm. $10 Adults, $6 Seniors/Students, under 12 free and Tu free. Post WW II painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, videos, performance programming, lecture series, education outreach, children’s art programs, and teacher workshops. Robert Fitzpatrick, Director 312/280-2660 312/397-4095 http://www.mcachicago.org/ Museum of Contemporary Photography Columbia College Chicago 600 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60625- Cook, Region: 5 M-F 10-5pm, Th 10-8pm, Sa 12-5pm. Free. Innovative forum for the creation, collection, and examination of photographically related images, objects, and ideas. Promotes greater understanding of and appreciation for the cultural, social, and political implications of the images in our world today. Natasha Egan, Associate Director 312/663-5554 312/344-8067 mocp@colum.edu http://www.mocp.org/ Museum of Funeral Customs 1440 Monument Ave Springfield, IL 62702 Sangamon, Region: 3 Tu-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Seniors (over 62), $1.50 Students (6-17). Interprets the history and development of American funeral service from 1840 to the present through permanent and temporary exhibits. A research library is also open by appointment. Group tours are available by reservation. Current schedule of educational programs on web site. Jon Austin, Executive Director 217/544-3480 217/544-3484 funeralmuseum@ifda.org www.funeralmuseum.org Museums in the Park 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2402 Cook, Region: 5 Museums In the Park, established in 1893, now comprises nine of Chicago's most treasured cultural institutions. Located on Chicago Park District land, these museums represent the best of the visual arts, sciences and humanities. Jacqueline T. Atkins 312/857-7136 jatkins@museumsinthepark.org http://www.museumsinthepark.org