Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum PO Box 183 Arcola, IL 61910 Douglas, Region: 2 110-114 E Main St Tu-Sa 10-5pm. $1 Suggested donation ages 12 and up. Traces the literary and artistic career of Johnny Gruelle, the author and illustrator who originated Raggedy Ann. Also follows the "Raggedy" book and product line from 1915 to present. Tom & Joni Wannamaker, Directors 217/268-4908 217/268-4708 tom@raggedyann-museum.org http://www.raggedyann-museum.org Randolph County Archives & Museum 1 Taylor St Chester, IL 62233 Creole House: 104 Hillcrest Dr Randolph, Region: 1 M-F 8:30-3:30pm and by appt. Displays artifacts, photos, and documents of Randolph County history. Provides interpretive guided tours. Emily Lyons, Curator 618/826-2667 618/826-3750 Raupp Memorial Museum Buffalo Grove Park District 530 Bernard Dr Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Cook, Region: 5 901 Dunham Lane M-W 2-5pm, 2nd W 7-8:30pm, Su 1-4pm. Buffalo Grove people and places, a general overview of life in the past: farming, household objects, family memorabilia 847/459-2318 847/459-3148 Richland Heritage Museum PO Box 153 Olney, IL 62450 Richland, Region: 1 Museum: 122 W Elm; Carnegie Bldg: 401 E Main Heritage House Museum: 330 S Kitchell Apr-Oct: Su 1-4pm and by appt. Free. 1870s home and artifacts, restored library featuring local history collections including military, agricultural, medical, and local artifacts. Paul Wirth 618/395-2868 pcwirth@otbnet.com Ridge Historical Society 10621 S. Seeley Ave. Chicago, IL 60643-2618 Cook, Region: 5 Su, Tu, Th 2-5pm and by appt. History of Beverly, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights communities, and surrounding areas, 1835 to present; provides assistance in researching earth sciences, geology, architecture and genealogy. Jane Nicoll, Ex Director 773/881-1675 ridgehistory@hotmail.com http://www.ridgehistoricalsociety.org Riverside Historical Museum Riverside Historical Commission 27 Riverside Rd Riverside, IL 60546-2264 Cook, Region: 5 10 Pine Ave Sa 10-2pm and by appt. Free. Collections includes: Records of the Village Board 1875-1990; records of local organizations; historic photos; rare books;maps; plat surveys; and historic structure surveys. Suzanne Bartholomew, Chair 708/447-2542 riversidehistory@aol.com www.riverside.il.us Robbins Historical Society PO Box 1561 Robbins, IL 60472 Cook, Region: 5 By appt. No building yet. On site presentations, traveling history museum will visit your location within 50 miles of Robbins or Chicago free of charge. Presentation includes 45 minute slide show & photos dating back to 1892. History Tyrone Haymore 708/389-5393 708/389-5369 RobbinsHistory@webtv.net Robert R. McCormick Museum 1 South 151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton, IL 60126 DuPage, Region: 5 Feb: F-Su 10-4; Mar-May: Tu-Su 10-4; Mem Day-Labor Day: Tu-Su 10-5pm; Oct-Dec: Su 10-4pm Furnishings, books, & memorabilia of Col Robert R. McCormick, editor & publisher of Chicago Tribune. Diane Gutenkauf, Director 630/260-8159 630/260-8160 dgutenkauf@cantigny.org www.cantigny.org Rock Island Arsenal Museum Rock Island Arsenal; US Army Ctr for Military History ATTN: AMSTA-RI-CF-MUS 1 Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, IL 61299-5000 Rock Island, Region: 4 Bldg 60 Su-M 10am-4pm; closed holidays. Free. History of Rock Island Arsenal, premier small arms collection, discovery room, second oldest US Army museum, presentations for adult community groups. Historical Society hosts monthly dinner meetings; Maguire scholarship Historical Society phone: 309/782-3488 History Kris Gayman Leinicke, Director 309/782-5021 309/782-3598 leinickek@ria.army.mil http://riamwr.com/museum.htm Rock Island County Historical Society 822 11th St Moline, IL 61265-1221 Rock Island, Region: 4 W-Sa 9-4pm, 1st M of the month 6-9:30pm. Free. Rock Island County history and genealogy; upper Mississippi and Rock River history and geography; collections include newspapers, city directories, organizational and personal records; carriage house with old carriage and tools; 1905 house museum. Kathryn Felsman, President 309/764-8590 309/764-4748 richs@netexpress.net http://www.richs.cc/ Rockford Art Museum 711 N Main St Rockford, IL 61103 Winnebago, Region: 4 M-W, F, Sa 10-5pm, Th 10-7pm, Su 12-5pm. $3 Adults, Members, Students, and Children free. Permanent collection of more than 1600 works reflects the diversity of 19th and 20th century American art. Important works by American impressionist painters, historical and contemporary photographs, and self-taught African American artists comprise the focus areas of the collection. Greenwich Village Art Fair held each Sep. Linda Dennis, Ex Director 815/968-2787 815/316-2179 staff@rockfordartmuseum.org http://www.rockfordartmuseum.org Rolling Meadows Historical Society 3100 Central Rd Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Cook, Region: 5 The 1950s House Su 1-4pm, W 10-2pm. Donations welcome, tour groups $1 per person. Reproduction 1950s era home and furnishings. Local history. Beverly Keagle 847/577-7086 the50shouse@aol.com Ronald Reagan Museum Eureka College 300 E College Ave Eureka, IL 61530-1500 Woodford, Region: 2 M-F 9-8pm, Sa10-6pm, Su 12-8pm. Closed on holidays, call during academic breaks. Free. Largest collection of items beyond the Presidential Library of items related to the 40th President and 1932 alumni of Eureka College. Nearly 1000 items on desplay reflecting Reagan's entire life--most donated by the former President. Reagan Peace Garden honors the 1982 speech he gave on campus with a piece of the Berlin Wall. Eureka College also has two historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Brian P. Sajko, Curator 309/467-6407 309/467-6576 bsajko@eureka.edu http://www.eureka.edu Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum 110 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764 Livingston, Region: 2 Specialized Marilyn Pritchard 705/528-3353 Rossville Historical & Genealogical Society PO Box 263 Rossville, IL 60963 Vermilion, Region: 2 108 W Attica St Tu, Sa 12-4pm and by appt. Donations welcome. Collection of area memorabilia is housed in three floors of the 1908 Ross Township building including military items, old school room, tools, country store, textiles, photographs, newspaper and census microfilm, and geneaological materials. Eva Neeland, President 217/748-4080 roshisoc@cooketec.net rossvilleshops.com/society.html Savanna Historical Society PO Box 124 Savanna, IL 61074 Carroll, Region: 4 Jean Jones 815/273-3761 Schingoethe Center for Native American Culture Aurora University 347 S Gladstone Ave Aurora, IL 60506-4892 Kane, Region: 5 Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Tu 10-6:30pm, W-F 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm (during University sessions). Closed in Aug. Suggested Donation $3 Adults. Native American culture museum features exhibits, public programs, educational materials and traveling exhibits, and reference library. Meg Bero, Executive Director 630/844-5656 630/844-8884 msawdey@aurora.edu http://www.aurora.edu/museum/ Schuette-Bierman Farmhouse Museum Elk Grove Park District 499 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Cook, Region: 5 399 Biesterfield Rd Sep-May: W 2:30-5:30pm, Sa 11-2pm; Jun-Aug: W 2:30-5:30pm, F 9-12pm, Sa 11-2pm. $1, call for program prices. Experience life between 1860 and 1900. Facilities include the 1856 Schuette farmhouse, a reproduction 1910 one-room schoolhouse, and 1880 barn complete with early agricultural tools and equipment, chicken coop, and privy. Historical programs and 19th century craft workshops for all ages. Scout badge programs. Sandy Denninger, Curator 847/690-1440 sdenninger@parks.elkgrove.org www.parks.elkgrove.org/pages/farmhouse.asp The Science Center 2321 S Illinois Ave Carbondale, IL 62903-5912 Jackson, Region: 1 M-Th 10-6pm, F, Sa 10-9pm, Su 12-5:30pm. $2.50 per person. 3 and under free. Children's hands-on science museum; discovery based, highly interactive exhibits, classes, after-school and home school programs, summer camps, Scout Badge programs, and weekly programs. Pamela Madden, Ex Director 618/529-5431 618/529-5431 thesciencecenter@hotmail.com http://www.yoursciencecenter.org SciTech 18 W Benton St Aurora, IL 60506 Kane, Region: 5 M-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5 pm. Hands-on exhibits covering light and color, magnets and electricity, sound and music, mathematics, structures, heat, and astronomy; solar telescope, day camps, classes, clubs and "museum in a school" program. Dr. Ronen Mir, Executive Director 630/859-3434 http://scitech.mus.il.us Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum PO Box 334 Shabbona, IL 60550-0334 DeKalb, Region: 4 119 W Comanche Tu-Th 9-11/1-3pm, Sa 9-11am. Donations welcome. Local history and genealogy featuring family history documents, census records, abstracts, local newspaper microfilm, plat books, and other publications. Volunteer research assistants. Carol Bend, Curator 815/824-2597 815/824-2597 slrmuseum@aol.com Shedd Aquarium (John G.) 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605-2435 Cook, Region: 5 May 29, 2007 – Sept. 3, 2007: Daily 9am–6pm; -Thursdays June 22 – Aug. 31: 9am–10pm; Sept. 1, 2006 – May 28, 2007: Weekdays 9am–5pm, weekends & holidays 9am–6 pm. Closed Christmas Day. Shedd is the World's Aquarium housing 25,500 aquatic animals representing 2,100 species of fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates from around the world. 312/939-2438 contactus@sheddaquarium.org www.sheddaquarium.org Sheffield Historical Society Box 103 Sheffield, IL 61361 Bureau, Region: 4 Washington & Cook Sts $1 per person. W-Sa 11am-4pm Historic Danish church built in 1880 and museum with exhibits and a research and reference room for local history & genealogy. History Margaret B. Schmitt 815/454-2850 815/454-2501 sheffieldhistsoc@bwsys.net http://users.bwsys.net/~sheffieldhistsoc/ Shorefront PO Box 1894 Evanston, IL 60202 Cook, Region: 5 2121 Church St M-Sa by appt. $5 for general browsing, membership starts at $25. Quarterly journal for members. Annual traveling exhibits, lectures, bus tours, seminars, research assistance, archiving of history related to the African American communities along the Chicago suburban north shore from Evanston north to Lake Forest. Collects and maintains a growing archive of artifacts and provides annual update catalog of its holdings to surrounding historical entities and libraries. Dino Robinson, Founder 847/475-5378 847/475-5378 shorefrontj@comcast.net http://shorefrontj.net Silvercreek Museum 2954 S Walnut Rd Freeport, IL 61032 Stephenson, Region: 4 Selected dates - Meml Day-Oct Call for information. Early Americana, Redwing Pottery, Rawleigh items, Stover and Arcade items, industry and agriculture, and antique vehicles. Kay Klever 815/235-7329 thefreeportshow@thefreeportshow.com Six Mile Historical Society PO Box 483 Granite City, IL 62040 Madison, Region: 3 Skokie Heritage Museum Skokie Park District 8031 Floral Ave Skokie, IL 60077 Cook, Region: 5 Th-F 12-4pm, Sa-Su 10-2pm. Donations welcome. Located in the Historic Engine, the museum focuses on firefighting and Skokie history and pioneer life in 1847 log cabin. Amanda Hanson, Educator 847/677-6672 847/674-8958 ahanson@skokieparkdistrict.org http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org Slovenian Women's Union Heritage Museum 431 N Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432 Will, Region: 5 M-F 10-2pm. Donations welcome. The Slovenian Heritage Museum was established to preserve, protect, and interpret the story of the Slovenian immigrant woman. The museum collection includes vintage clothing, musical instruments, religious articles, photographs, art, choral sheet music, musical recordings, and furniture. The library houses over 1000 books. Mary Lou Voelk 815/727-1926 815/723-0670 swuhome@msn.com http://www.swua.org Smart Museum of Art 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. Chicago IL 60637 Cook, Region: 5 Tu-F 10-4pm; Sa-Su 11-5pm. Free. Fine arts museum of the University of Chicago spanning five centuries of both Western and Eastern civilizations; special exhibits and educational programming. Anthony G. Hirschel 773/702-0200 773/702-3121 smart-museum@uchicago.edu smartmuseum.uchicago.edu Southeast Chicago Historical Society 3658 E. 106th Chicago, IL 60617 Cook, Region: 5 James P. Fitzgibbons Historical Museum: 9801 Ave G - Calumet Park Fieldhouse Th 1-4pm, 1st Su of month 12-3pm. History of Chicago Southeast Side, Hegewisch, South Chicago, and South Deering neighborhoods; artifacts and memorabilia on industry, labor, commerce, social and cultural affairs. Rod Sellers, President 815/464-7083 rodsellers1@yahoo.com www.neiu.edu/~reseller Southern Illinois Art Gallery/Artisan Shop Illinois State Museum 14967 Gun Creek Tr Whittington, IL 62897-1000 Franklin, Region: 3 Daily 9-5pm. Closed holidays. Fine, decorative, industrial, and ethnographic arts; wide range of changing exhibitions; the Artisans Shop offers visitors the opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted works by Illinois artisans. Debra Tayes, Assoc Curator of Art 618/629-2220 dtayes@museum.state.il.us http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/so-il/ Southwestern Illinois Tourism Development Office 10950 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights, IL 62208 St. Clair, Region: 1 M-F 9-4:30pm Scott Leas 618/398-3995 618/397-1945 Scott.Leas@visitsouthwestillinois.org Springfield Art Association 700 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702 Sangamon, Region 3 Edwards Place House Museum: Open by appt only; Art Association Gallery: M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pm; Library: M-F 9am-5pm. $3 Suggested Donation. The SAA is comprised of four distinct areas: The School of Art, offering community art classes four times a year; the Michael Victor II Art Library, one of the largest art libraries in downstate Illinois with more than 5,000 art related books, periodicals, and videos; the Gallery of Art, a temporary, changing gallery; and the Edwards Place Historic Home, the oldest home in Springfield on its original foundation. Angie Dunfee, Ex Director 217/523-2631 217/523-3866 office@springfieldart.org http://www.springfieldart.org Spurlock Museum University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S Gregory St Urbana, IL 61801 Champaign Region: 2 Tu 12-5pm, W, Th, F 9-5pm, Sa 10-4pm, Su 12-4pm. Free. Suggested donation $3. The Museum celebrates the world with galleries, tours, programs, and special events featuring the cultures of Asia, Europe, Africa, Native North and South America, the ancient Mediterranean, ancient Egypt, and Mesopotomia. University Kim Sheahan, Assistant Director of Education 217/244-3355 217/244-9419 ksheahan@uiuc.edu www.spurlock.uiuc.edu St. Charles Heritage Center 215 E Main St St. Charles, IL 60174 Kane, Region: 5 Dunham-Hunt Museum: 304 Cedar Ave Tu-Sa 10-4pm, Su 12-4pm. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Seniors/Students. Under 12 free. Local history exhibits in a 1928 restored gas station. Julie Bunke, Registrar 630/584-6967 630/584-6077 info@stcmuseum.org http://www.stcmuseum.org Stephenson County Historical Society 1440 S Carroll Ave Freeport, IL 61032 Stephenson Region: 4 $3 Adults, $1 Children, Members free May-Oct: W-Su 12-4pm; Nov-Apr F-Su 12-4pm 1857 Victorian house, 1843 log cabin, one-room school house, farm & industrial museum with exhibits on Stephenson County; Lincoln-Douglas debates, Jane Addams, Arcade toys, local history & underground railroad hide-away room. Historic House Chris Gordy, Executive Director 815/232-8419 815/297-0313 director@StephCoHS.org http://www.StephCoHS.org Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society & Museum Sterling Park District PO Box 65 Sterling, IL 61081-0065 Whiteside, Region: 4 1005 E 3rd St Tu, Th, Sa 10-12/1-4pm, Su 1-5pm. Donations welcome. Local history, manuscripts, archives, photos. Terence Buckaloo, Curator 815/622-6215 srfhs@coiinc.com Stockton Heritage Museum PO Box 93 Stockton, IL 61085 Jo Daviess, Region: 4 107 W Front St Apr-Dec: Sa 9-1pm. Donations welcome. Local history, Kraft Cheese, and Chicago Great Western Railroad. Bobbi Reagan, Director/Curator 815/947-9144 morseville@jisp.net Streamwood Park District Hoosier Grove Museum 700 Bartlett Rd Streamwood, IL 60107 Cook, Region: 5 700 W Irving Park Rd F-Su 1-4pm. Local history, culture, interpretive exhibits, school group tours, public programs, classes, and special events. Nancy Gher, Manager 630/213-9706 630/372-7284 ngher@pop.net www.hoosiergrovemuseum.com Sustainable Energy Education Foundation 1771 Sublette Rd. Sublette, IL 61367 Lee, Region: 4 Specialized Joyce Papiech 815/849-5135 815/849-9055 gsg@foreverpowerwind.com www.foreverpowerwind.com Swedish American Medical Foundation 1401 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104-9863 Winnebago, Region: 4 John Mecklenburg 815/968-4400 Swedish American Museum 5211 N Clark Chicago, IL 60640 Cook, Region: 5 $4 Adults, $3 Seniors, students, & Children, memfr Tu-F 10am-4pm; Sa-Su 11am-4pm Collection consists of material specific to Swedish immigration to Chicago; tools, furniture, art, and textiles. Programs include contemporary art exhibits, lectures, concerts, celebrations of Swedish holidays, and school tours in the children’s museum. Kerstin Lane, Executive Director 773/728-8111 773/728-8870 museum@samac.org http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org Sycamore Historical Society & Museum PO Box 502 Sycamore, IL 60178 DeKalb, Region: 4 308 W State St, Lower Level Apr-Oct: Tu, Th 10-1pm, Sa 10-1pm. Donations welcome. Depository for items connected to Sycamore history. Visitors can see an exhibit with hands-on items for children, research in the archives, and attend a wide variety of programs. Michelle Donahoe, Ex Director 815/895-5762 sychist@tbcnet.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildekalb Tampico Area Historical Society & Museum PO Box 154 Tampico, IL 61283 Whiteside, Region: 4 119 S Main Apr-Oct: Sa-Su 1-4pm and by appt. Local history collection including photos, business history, clothing, scrapbooks, newspapers, cemetery and funeral records, and other related displays. Denise McLoughlin, Family History Coordinator 815/438-2065 TAHS@thewisp.net http://www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com Tarble Arts Center Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920-3099 Coles, Region: 2 9th St at Cleveland Ave Tu-F 10-5pm, Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm, closed M and holidays. Summer: Tu-Th 10-4pm, F 10-12pm, Su 1-4pm. Donations welcome. Year-round schedule of changing art exhibitions, educational programs, and related activities serving east-central Illinois, EIU, and visistors. Collections include 20th century Illinois folk arts, American Scene/regionalist works on paper, contemporary Midwest works on paper, and paintings by Paul T. Sargent and Robert M. Root. Michael Watts, Director 217/581-2787 217/581-7138 mwatts@eiu.edu http://www.eiu.edu/~tarble Tazewell County Genl & Historical Society PO Box 312 Pekin, IL 61555-0312 Tazewell, Region: 3 719 N 11th St M-F 9-1pm, Tu 7-9pm, W 1-4:30pm, Su 2-4:30pm. Donations welcome. Local genealogy and history collection includes books, photos, and research materials; classes, workshops, and conferences. John Durdle, President 309/477-3044 tcghs@tcghs.org http://www.tcghs.org Tazewell County Historic Places Society 1413 Charlotte St. Pekin, IL 61554-3879 Tazewell, Region: 3 Tazewell County Museum: 1408 Broadway St W 10-2pm, Sa 10-12pm. Donations welcome. Hinners organs and pianos, mammoth teeth, veteran’s memoribilia, Everett Dirksen collection, Lester Chace collection, and astronaut Scott Altman space career collection. Christal E. Dagit, President 309/346-1889 cdagit@ntslink.net www.tazewellhistory.com Terra Museum of American Art 664 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 Tu 12-8pm, W-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. 19th and early 20th century American art. Stephanie Mayer, Educator 312/664-3939 312/664-2052 terra@terramuseum.org http://www.terramuseum.org The Next Picture Show 113 W 1st St Dixon, IL 61021 Lee, Region: 4 Tu-Sa 8-4pm and by appt. Explore fine arts center and enjoy shows and events, exhibiting artists, workshops, and classes. Children’s gallery. Strive to support the artist in everyone. Bonnie Kime, Director 815/285-4924 815/285-1149 nps@grics.net www.thenextpictureshow.com The Old Barn Museum 7127B Oakbrook Rd Newark, IL 60541-9522 Kendall, Region: 4 Judie Christensen, Executive Director 602/284-9998 630/553-5454 director@theoldbarnmuseum.org www.theoldbarnmuseum.org Theatre Historical Society of America 152 N York St, 2nd Fl Elmhurst, IL 60126-2806 DuPage, Region: 5 Tu-F 9-4pm. American theatre buildings featuring the American Movie Palace; archives with information on 14,000 theatres open by appt. Richard Sklenar, Executive Director 630/782-1800 630/782-1802 execdir@historictheatres.org http://www.historictheatres.org Three Sisters Park 17189 N Rte 29 Chillicothe, IL 61523-9608 Peoria, Region: 3 15 mi north of Peoria Rte 29 A 1918 era living history farm museum currently under construction. The Park is an educational and recreational not-for-profit institution, which shall provide life-long learning opportunities in history, agriculture, and conservation for all people. Frances Perkins 866/278-8837 info@threesisterspark.com http://www.threesisterspark.com Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum Rockford Park District 411 Kent St Rockford, IL 61102-2915 Winnebago, Region: 4 Tu-Su tours on hour at 1, 2, and 3pm; group tours and educational programs M-Su 9-5pm by appt. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $2 Student, Under 5 free. The exotic Swiss style cottage was built in 1865 and still contains the families original furnishings, as well as photographs and family diaries. Tours, programs, exhibits, and special events held all year. Janna Bailey, Interim Director 815/964-2424 815/964-2466 info@sbcglobal.net http://www.tinkercottage.com Tremont Museum & Historical Society PO Box 738 Tremont, IL 61568 Tazewell, Region: 3 Madison and Sampson Sts 3rd Su of month 2-4pm. $2 Suggested Donation. Artifacts and exhibits pertaining to Tremont history. Janis Lee, President 309/925-5262 www.tremont.lib.il.us/community/tremont-historical-society.html Trutter Museum 5250 Shepherd Rd Springfield, IL 62794 Karen Sanders 217/786-2784 217/786-2870 karen.sanders@llcc.edu www.llccfoundation.org