category : Museums
Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903, this museum now houses items from the early days of Richland county, military, oil, and medicine. Of special note is a display of the works of Robert Ridgway, famed orornithologist and Richland County native.

Admission: Free Admission
Hours: Sunday afternoons 1-5pm. Closed major holidays
Address: 401 E. Main
Phone: 618-392-5491

Come visit us in Olney, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

Living tribute to Robert Ridgeway, the naturalist, author, etc. View over 50

Olney, IL Aboretums

Heritage House Museum

A victorian home built in 1874

Olney, IL Museums

The Carnegie Museum

Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903

Olney, IL Museums

John Stull Performing Arts Center at Olney Central College

Olney, IL Theatres

White Squirrels of Olney

For over 100

Olney, IL Zoos

Things to do Museums near Olney, IL

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