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The Illinois State Museum is temporarily closing its flagship facility to visitors beginning Thursday, August 1, 2024, to accommodate a plumbing project that will involve asbestos removal and construction. The project is expected to last three months.

NOIR IV: Landmarks

James Baldwin by Micki Smith

Graphite, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper, 24x24

The Illinois State Museum, in collaboration with Juneteenth, Inc., will present NOIR IV: Landmarks, an exhibition of artists representing Black art and culture curated by co-curators Alyssa Farmer and Austin Wells. The exhibition will be featured at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site from June 14th through Labor Day Weekend.

The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site is located at 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703.

Community Days (no tour reservation needed to enter the Dana-Thomas House and tour the exhibition)

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fridays, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon