Community Listening Sessions at Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds

Dickson Mounds Museum is pleased to announce a series of community listening sessions to be held in the next five weeks. As the museum continues to grow and strategize for its future, we are seeking input from local community members about their experiences, memories, and ideas for the future of Dickson Mounds. The public is welcome to attend, and no reservation is required. For questions, please contact the museum at (309) 547-3721.

The community listening sessions will be hosted by Sara Shaffer-Henry, Associate Director, on the following dates:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026: 1-2pm, Lewistown Public Library, 1126 N Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542

Saturday, May 2, 2026: 11am-12pm, Lewistown Public Library, 1126 N Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1-2pm, Spoon River College-Havana Campus 324 E Randolph St, Havana, IL 62644

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1pm-2pm, Spoon River College-Canton Campus Conference Center in Engle Hall--Room 102c, 23235 N. County Hwy. 22, Canton, IL 61520

Welcome to ISM-Dickson Mounds

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VISITOR INFORMATION

ISM-Dickson Mounds
10956 North Dickson Mounds Rd
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-3721

Admission: FREE

Hours:
Tue - Sat: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

More Visitor Information

ISM-Dickson Mounds, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley.

What's happening at ISM-Dickson Mounds...

A watercolor by with brightly colored grasses in reds, yellows, greens, reds, and purples. Within the grasses are three birds including a cardinal and a black bird. In the middle it reads "In flight-Peggy MacNamara"

In Flight - ISM-Dickson Mounds

Open through May of 2026 In Flight features the watercolors of artist Peggy Macnamara. The exhibition focuses on one of her favorite subjects—birds—especially those found in central Illinois. These artworks support the museum’s mission to help people understand and connect with the environment in our region.

Peggy Macnamara - In Flight