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Possible online services disruption due to Internet related outage

A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

The Illinois State Museum headquarters facility located on Spring Street in Springfield will be temporarily closed beginning August 1, 2024, for a construction project. Learn more.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

The Illinois State Museum System is successful because of our great volunteers.  Each location has different opportunities and processes for application. To see details for a specific location, please click the appropriate link on this page below.      

Volunteer with us!

Depending on the location, ISM offers opportunities to work with visitors as well as behind the scenes. Please check the links on this page regularly for the current opportunities.

Illinois State Museum
Dickson Mounds Museum
Research & Collections Center