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Carbondale, Illinois

  • Marberry Arboretum

    24 acres with more than 6,000 species of trees, plus shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. Hiking trail takes you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire....
    Marberry Arboretum

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SIUC's University Museum

The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100

Carbondale, IL Museums


The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &

Carbondale, IL Ethnic Heritage

Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale

25 historic buildings edge Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts

The Science Center

Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!

Carbondale, IL Science Centers

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Dr. Poos Home

Built in 1888, this home was occupied by Dr. Robert Poos, a local practitioner and druggist. Poos was also the staff physicia...

Centralia Area Historical Museum

Artifacts, pictures of coal mining, railroading, business, farming in and around Centralia. A work in progress by the Central...

Gillin Cottage Gardens

Gillin Cottage Gardens is nestled on a 100 year old farm off the Ohio River byway between Rosiclare and Golconda. Enjoy a re-...

Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

Living tribute to Robert Ridgeway, the naturalist, author, etc. View over 50 types of trees, flowers and wildlife....

Illinois State Museum - Southern Illinois Art Gallery

A museum gallery featuring rotating theme-based exhibitions of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and ar...