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 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.

Group Visits

Group Guidelines

Adult chaperones are required to stay with their youth groups at all times.
Please bring at least one adult for every 10 members of your youth group.
No food, beverages (other than water in a sealed container), gum or candy are allowed in the museum.
Backpacks are not allowed in the galleries.
Photographs may be taken in all areas except the Art Gallery (depending on the exhibition).
The Museum does not have food or eating facilities.

Bus Parking

Bus unloading and pickup is on westbound Edwards Street in front of the Museum.
Bus parking is available in the Visitor Center Parking Area accessed via Edwards Street below at #2.