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The Illinois State Museum will partially reopen its flagship facility to visitors beginning Monday, November 4, 2024. Please note that not all exhibits will be open.

Directions and Parking

The Illinois State Museum is located in Springfield at the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, in the Capitol Complex, just south of the Illinois State Capitol.  

parking map location one   Free parking in the lot on the SW corner of Spring and Edwards Streets as well as metered parking (free on weekends) can be found along the Edwards Street in front of the museum. 

parking map location two Free parking, including bus parking, is available State Capitol Complex Visitors Center Lot one block west of the Museum. 

parking map location three & parking map location four Free parking on weekends and any day after 5:00 pm (for evening events) is available in nearby State employee parking lots. 

parking map location three Designated handicapped parking is found at the front of lot. All lots are fully wheelchair accessible.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Illinois State Museum-Springfield
502 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706

(217) 782-7386

Admission: FREE

Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 4:30 p.m.

MacLean Play Museum for Children
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 3:30 p.m.

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

Location of Illinois State Museum-Springfield headquarters and nearby parking.

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