Historical Societies Near Me in Rock Island, il
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
1 Rock Island Arsenal Building 60 - 3500 North Avenue, Rock Island, IL
About Us:
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum was established on July 4, 1905. We are the second oldest US Army Museum in the United States. Our primary mission is to... Read More
Belgian Museum Of The Quad Cities
712 18th Avenue, Moline, IL
Once boasting the largest Belgian population in our nation, flipping through the Quad Cities Area phone book shows why we are still ranked second in the United States... Read More
Bishop Hill Heritage Museum
103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL
Warren County History Museum
238 South Sunny lane, Monmouth, IL
The Warren County Historical Society was founded as a non-profit in 1968 and opened its museum in 1970 in the old Roseville High School. After 38 years in Roseville, the museum moved to our... Read More
Stoneware Museum of Monmouth
507 S. Sunny Lane, Monmouth, IL
The Stoneware Museum is a comprehensive and unique private collection of Monmouth, Weir and Western Stoneware pottery. Over 1200 pieces are on exhibit including all sizes of... Read More
Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum
403 West 2nd Street , Rock Falls, IL
History
The property previously housed the Rock Falls Fire Department until a new fire station was built in 1964. It was used off and on for other City departments'... Read More
Freeport Arts Museum
121 North Harlem , Freeport, IL
Mission:
To promote an understanding of art and culture through our collections, exhibition, and education.
Vision:
It is the vision of... Read More
Nauvoo State Park
980 S Bluff, Nauvoo, IL
Nauvoo's first name was Quashquema, a Fox Indian word meaning "peaceful place." Nauvoo, a Hebrew word for "beautiful place" or "pleasant land", is a historic town and the backdrop for Nauvoo... Read More
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SouthWest Washington Street, Peoria, IL
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a collaborative effort of eight organizations with nearly 500 years of combined experience educating,... Read More
Breaking the Prairie Museum
684 8th Street, Mendota, IL
The Breaking the Prairie Museum honors farm families, their machinery, and their livestock.
In 2002, the Mendota Museum & Historical Society—through funding donated by... Read More
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
105 South Seventh, Petersburg, IL
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL
Mission Statement:
Create oppurtunities for joyful learning and discovery through hands-on experiences in science and art.
About Us:
The... Read More
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
200 South Main Street, Athens, IL
Hours (June 1 - September 1)
Tuesday - Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
History
Colonel Matthew Rogers constructed the building in 1831-1832. It was... Read More
Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
Our Mission:
Midway Village Museum, the best institution for collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford region, is committed to educating and... Read More
Lincoln Heritage Museum
1115 Nicholson Road, Lincoln, IL
The museum began in 1942 when an 1887 Lincoln University alumnus Judge Lawrence Stringer willed his vast Lincoln and Logan County history collection to the college with the stipulation that a... Read More
Prairie Land Heritage Museum
1003 West Michigan, Jacksonville, IL
Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute is a non-profit educational organization open to folks of all ages interested in preserving our heritage, antique farm machinery, farming methods of the... Read More
Children's Discovery Museum
101 East Beaufort Street, Normal, IL
Our Mission :
The mission of the Children's Discovery Museum is to inspire the love of learning through the power of play.
Our mission is accomplished by providing... Read More
