Central, Illinois Museums
American Farm Heritage Museum
Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment dating back 100
Hoiles-Davis Museum
Formerly a private residence, the Hoiles-Davis Museum is now home to an extensive collection of Civil War and WW1
Richard Bock Sculpture Collection Museum
The Richard Bock Sculpture Collection Museum houses a spectacular collection of renowned sculptor Richard Bock. Many of his sculptures were for architectural projects including the 1904
Champaign County Historical Museum
The Champaign County Historical Museum is housed in the beautifully restored Cattle Bank and showcases more than 100 yearrs of Champaign county'
John Philip Sousa Library & Museum
In honor of "the true music man," John Philip Sousa, the John Philip Sousa Library & Museum relives the era in which Sousa's music filled the town. Enjoy Sousa'
Krannert Art Museum & Kinkead
More than 8,000 works of art ranging from the 4th millenium BCG to present are displayed at the Krannert Art Museum &
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum is the largest aerospace museum in Illinois, occupying more than 126,000
Christian County Historical Society Museum
Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800'
Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858
Dudley House Museum
Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Moore Home
This is the preserved home of Reuben Moore and his wife, Matilda, who was a daughter of Sarah Bush Lincoln and stepsister of Abraham Lincoln. The Moore Home is a 1-1/2
Historical Landmarks Museum Complex
Visit a complex consisting of the home of Oakland's first physician, Dr. Hiram Rutherford, a completely restored 1850's home with summer kitchen and restored doctor'
Independence Pioneer Village
Visit this log home village from the early 1800'
Hutson Memorial Village Museum Cabins
The Hutson Memorial Village Cabins depict life as pioneers lived and consists of 7
Illinois Oilfield Museum & Resource Center
One of only seven of its kind in the nation, the Illinois Oilfield Museum highlights an industry that revolutionized the country.
C. H. Moore Homestead
An 1870 Victorian mansion on the National Register with 3
TheJohnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum
The only official licensed Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum in the world!
Illinois Amish Interpretive Center
The first museum in Illinois dedicated to the Amish culture. Traces the history of the Amish religion and provides an extensive look into the lives of Illinois Amish. 18
Harris Agricultural Museum
The museum houses the most authentic agricultural display including antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 model T-Ford Grain/Dump truck, replicas of a 1920'
Allis Chalmers Tractor Musuem
Come visit Allis Chalmers collection of tractor models from 1914-1957
Heartland Antique Auto Museum
Walk among early cars from the turn-of-the-century through the early 1950's. This museum is also the site of a restoration shop for classic V12 and V16
Ben Winters' Steam Engine Musuem
Antique locomotives, steam-driven tractors and enormous stationery steam engine. Model train layout in the loft is a new feature. Ride through the orchards in one of Ben'
My Garage R&D Center / Corvette Museum
My Garage R&D Center showcases classic and one-of-a-kind corvettes, including Indy pace cars, racing machines, the last C-4 and the first 21st Century model, displayed in a unique 1950
Teutopolis Monastery Museum
The Teutopolis Monastery Museum displays early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans arrived in October of 1858, and the 3 priests and 6
Veterans Educational Museum
Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45
Little Brick House
Listed on the National Register
Historical Society Museum
The depot, built in 1916, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society. The purpose is to preserve the history and culture the pertains to the Dwight area. The museum is listed on the
Catherine V. Yost Museum
The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late 1800's and early 1900'
Livingston County War Museum
The Livingston County War Museum / Dal Estes Education Center presents displays from World War I to the present - 1st world war, 2
Lincoln College Museum
The Lincoln College Museum contains $2,000,000 worth of volumes, manuscripts, art, and related items of historical interest. University Hall is listed on the National Historic Register
Menard County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1890
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
In memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"
Wards Museum
Visit the beautiful grounds at Wards Museum and see a collection of over 10,000
Grand Army of The Republic Memorial Museum
A cornucopia of Civil War memorabilia, including "Tinytype"
Illinois State Museum
The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children'
Museum of Funeral Customs
The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840
Shea's Gas Station Museum
A favorite photo stop for Route 66 travelers from around the world. Shea's Gas Station Museum is a charming and eclectic collection of over half a century of gas station memorabilia. Shea'
Edwards Place
In 1913
Vermilion County Museum
Vermilion County Museum is a new building which is a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859
Vermilion County War Museum
The 12,800-square ft. military museum is housed in what used to be a Carnegie Library. Their collection contains over 2,000 artifacts and memorabilia from the 1800'
Lamon House
The 1840's Lamon House is believed to be the oldest frame residence in the area. It was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Lincoln'
