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Ukrainian
Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Cook, Region: 5
W-Su 12-4pm. $5 Suggested Donation $5. Concerts $15 and up.
Five exhibits per year in main gallery. Two galleries house permanent
collection. Classical and modern music concerts, literary evenings
and lectures.
Mr. Oleh Kowerko, President
773/227-5522
773/227-5522
uima@netzero.net
http://www.uima-art.org
Ukrainian
National Museum
2249 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60612
Cook, Region: 5
Th-Su 11-4pm, M-W by appt.
$5 Suggested Donation.
Ukranian folk art, costumes, and artifacts that exemplify Ukrainian
culture and history.
Jaroslaw J Hankewych, President
773/772-6131
773/772-2883
info@ukrntlmuseum.org
http://www.ukrntlmuseum.org/
University
Museum (SIU-C)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
SIUC-Mail Code 4508
1000 Faner Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Jackson, Region: 1
Tu-F 10-4pm, Sa 1-4pm. Free.
60,000 object collection focusing on the arts, humanities, and
sciences. Both in-house and outside exhibits. Regular programming
for young people. Museum Studies Minor (undergraduate) and Master
of Public Administration – Museum emphasis (graduate degree).
Dr. Dona Bachman, Museum Director/Museum Studies Program
618/453-5388
618/453-7409
museum@siu.edu
http://www.museum.siu.edu/
University
Museum (SIU-E)
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1150
Madison, Region: 3
M-F 10-4:30pm, M, W 7-9pm, Sa 1-3pm.
Louis Sullivan architectural ornament, art collections: painting,
sculpture, drawing.
Eric Barnett
618/650-2996
ebarnet@siu.edu
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Vachel
Lindsay Home State Historic Site
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
603 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62701
Sangamon, Region: 3
Hours are seasonal. Please call.
Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children.
Tours of the restored 1840s/1890s Lindsay family home. Lindsay’s
fame at its highest in early years of 1900, his work, art, poetry,
and prose is discussed. Lindsay was born and died in this home.
Jennie Battles, Site Administrator
217/524-0901
217/557-0604
jennie.battles@illinois.gov
Vandalia
Statehouse State Historic Site
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
315 W Gallatin
Vandalia, IL 62471
Fayette, Region: 3
Hours are seasonal. Please call.
Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children.
Oldest capitol building in Illinois, furnished with period pieces.
Monumental issues such as slavery were debated by some of Illinois’ most
famous legislators, A. Lincoln and S. Douglas. Grand Levee annual
event in June.
Mary Cole, Site Manager
618/283-1161
vandaliasthouse@sbcglobal.net
http://www.state.il.us/hpa/sites/VandaliaStatehouse.htm
Vermilion
Co Conservation District Museum
22296-A Henning Rd
Danville, IL 61834
Vermilion, Region: 2
Visitor Center: M-F 8-4:30pm; May-Oct: M-F 8-4:30pm, Sa-Su 12-4pm.
Call for more information on hours at various facilities. Free.
Natural history and historical interpretation via Visitor center,
Bunker Hill historic area, Reddy Arboretum, Westfall Prairie,
Sycamore Hollow nature center, tree research area, and pioneer
homestead.
Ken Konsis, Director
217/442-1691
217/442-1695
kkonsis@vccd.org
http://www.vccd.org
Vermilion
County Museum
116 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832-8506
Vermilion, Region: 2
Tu-Sa 10-5pm. Closed holidays.
$2.50 Adults, $4 for both sites, $1 Students (13-17), 12 and
under free.
A Lincoln site on the National Register with emphasis on local
history.
Sue Richter, Director
217/442-2922
217/442-2001
susricht@aol.com
http://www.vermilioncountymuseum.org
Vermilion County War Museum
307 N. Vermilion St.
Danville, IL 61832
Vermilion, Region 2
Hours, Tue.-Fri. Noon-3pm. Sat., 10am -4pm. Closed Sun., Mon, and major holidays.
Adults, $2.00, under 16, $1.00, children free with parent.
From the Revolutionary War to our current conflicts: artifacts, memorabilia, uniforms, medals, weaponry, books and photos, scrap books and journals, documentation, maps, ammunition, electronics, captured equipment, etc. Special displays for Medal of Honor, POW/MIA, rare uniforms, Merchant Marines, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War. Housed in a Carnegie Library, one of the largest ever built.
James Kouamanoff, President
217/431-0034
info@vcwm.org
http://www.vcwm.org
Veterans Memorial Hall
211 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Winnebago, Region 4
Hours, M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm and by special arrangement
Interpreting the military contributions to US history by Winnebago County residents. As a GAR hall, collections span the 100+-year history. Displays, programs, and rentals available
Leah Nelson
815/969-1999
fax: 815/969-1998
email: curator@veteransmemorialhall.com
http://www.veteransmemorialhall.com
Villa
Park Historical Museum
220 S Villa
Villa Park, IL 60181-2656
DuPage, Region: 5
Apr-Dec: Tu-F 2-6pm, Sa, Su 10-4pm.
History of Villa Park, Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin RR, Ovaltine,
Sears Roebuck mail order houses.
Gail McGrew, President
630/941-0223
Village of Bartlett
Museums
Bartlett History Museum
228 S Main St
Bartlett, IL 60103
Cook, Region: 5
M-F 8:30-4:30pm, Sa 9-Noon. Free.
Changing exhibits on the history of Bartlett include artifacts,
photos and documents. Special programs and workshops.
100 W. Railroad Avenue
Bartlett, IL 60103
Cook, Region 5
Pam Rohleder, Director
630/837-0800
630/837-7168
prohleder@vbartlett.org
www.villageofbartlettmuseums.org
Village
of Evergreen Park
9418
S Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Cook, Region: 5
708/422-1551
www.evergreenpark-IL.com
Village
of Franklin Park "B-12 Tower"
9500 Belmont
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Cook, Region: 5
9746 Franklin Ave
Open during "Railroad Daze" on May 20th
or by appt.
Restored 100-year-old switching tower; railroad related history.
Dan Pritchett, President
847/671-8235
847/671-8309
pritchett@vofp.com
Village
of Thornton Historical Society
PO Box 34
Thornton, IL 60476
Cook, Region: 5
114 N Hunter St
May-Sep: Sa 1-4pm.
History of Thornton, Bielfeldt brewery, the world's largest limestone
quarry, 1904 fire wagon, local history, library and museum.
Margaret Loitz, President
708/877-6569
708/877-6569
meloitz@aol.com
http://www.thornton60476.com/history.html
Virginia Theatre, Champaign Park District
203 W Park Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
Champaign, Region: 2
Jameel Jones, Virginia Theatre Manager
217/398-2550
217/255-8421
joe.deluce@cparkdistrict.com
http://www.thevirginia.org
Vliet
Center for Lake Bluff Area History
PO Box 250
Lake Bluff, IL 60044-0250
Lake, Region: 5
127 E Scranton Ave
Tu, Th 1-4pm, Sa 10-1pm, and by appt. Free.
Photographs, letters, village and school records, books, videos,
building and home surveys, lectures, tours, and exhibits.
Janet Nelson, Curator
847/482-1571
847/482-1571
info@lakebluffhistory.org
http://www.lakebluffhistory.org/
Volkening
Heritage Farm
1111 E Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Cook, Region: 5
201 S. Plum Grove Rd
May, Sep, Oct: Sa-Su 10-4pm;
Meml-Labor Day: Th-M 10-4pm;
Grounds/Trails: Apr-Oct: Daily 8-8pm; Nov-Mar: Daily 8-5pm.
Agricultural and German ethnic heritage of 1880s Schaumburg;
agricultural and land use history of northern Illinois.
847/985-2100
springvalley@parkfun.com
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Wabash
County Museum
PO Box 512
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863-0512
Wabash, Region: 1
320 N Market St
Tu, Th, Su 2-5pm; Seasonally: Sa 2-5pm. $3 Adults, $1 Children.
Local history and culture timeline, research library, music room,
Brace Beemer/Lone Ranger exhibits, medical equipment, historic
clothing, and photos.
Claudia Dant, President
618/262-8774
ctdant@shawneelink.net
http://www.museum.wabash.il.us
Warren County Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 586
Monmouth, IL 61462
1046 140th Ave
Warren, Region: 3
John Twomey
www.warrencountyhistoricalsociety.net
Warrenville
Historical Museum
Warrenville Historical Society
PO Box 311
Warrenville, IL 60555-0311
DuPage, Region: 5
35 530 2nd St
Sep-Nov/Jan-May: Su 1-4pm; Jun-Aug: Su, W 1-4pm. Closed holidays.
Donations welcome.
Located in an 1850s Greek Revival Methodist Church; collections
include Native American artifacts, WWII exhibit, local history;
art gallery includes the paintings of local artists such as Adam
Albright; CA & E Railroad exhibit.
Carolyn Wondrow, President
630/393-4568
630/393-9845
wonders2@ameritech.net
http://www.warrenville.com/whis
Washington
Historical Society
PO Box 54
Washington, IL 61571
Tazewell, Region: 3
105 Zinser Place
W, Th, Sa 10-1pm, F 10-4pm, and by appt. Donations welcome.
Housed in the Zinser mansion built in 1858 and listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Collections include photos,
community, and business history.
Carol Dorward, Collections Manager
309/444-4793
cjadld@aol.com
Washington Park Botanical Garden
1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Springfield, IL 62704
Sangamon, Region: 3
M-F 12-4pm, S-S 12-5pm. Park & grounds are open from dawn to 10:30pm.
Nestled in Springfield's historic Washington Park, the Washington Park Botanical Garden covers 20 of the park's 150 acres. The 'living' museum, situated on the northwest side of the park, has something to offer visitors year round—from plant enjoyment and floral shows to educational tours and workshops. The winding paved pathways take visitors around and allow them to enjoy the color and frangtrance of numerous flower gardens, the tranquil calming sounds of the many fountains, the refreshing shade of majestic trees, and the tropical atmosphere of the Conservatory.
Chad Scaife, Director
217/753-6228
chad@springfieldparks.org
http://www.springfieldparks.org
Botanical Garden, Nature Center
Waterloo Museum Society
PO Box 28
Waterloo, IL 62298
724 Elaine Dr
Monroe, Region: 1
Norma Reheis, Secretary
Waterman
Area Heritage Society
PO Box 265
Waterman, IL 60556-0265
DeKalb, Region: 4
Bernice Kirkus
Waukegan History Museum
1917 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087-5131
39 Jack Benny Dr, 60087
Lake, Region: 5
Tu-Sa 9-5pm; Free
Victorian House museum.
Treasurer
847/360-4740
847/662-0592
cpetrusky@waukeganparks.org
http://www.waukeganhistorical.org
West
Chicago City Museum
132 Main St
West Chicago, IL 60185-2835
DuPage, Region: 5
Tu-F 10:30-3:30pm, Sa 12-3pm. Free.
Exhibits focus on community’s four main ethnic groups English,
Irish, German, and Mexican highlighting the experiences and stories
of their journey to a new land.
New Exhibit is All Aboard: West Chicago Depot History. Explore the history of West chicago's train
stations as well as the importance of the early depot as a community communication center. Historic
photos, artifacts, and a kid's play room are all part of this exhibit.
630/231-3376
630/293-2943
museum@westchicago.org
http://www.westchicago.com
West
Chicago Historical Society
PO Box 246
West Chicago, IL 60185-0246
DuPage, Region: 5
Kruse House Museum: 527 Main St
May-Sep: Sa 11-3pm.
1917 four-square house museum depicts lifestyle of railroad family.
Merle Burleigh
630/231-8472
krusehouse@earthlink.net
Western
Illinois Museum
201 S Lafayette
Macomb, IL 61455
McDonough, Region: 3
Tu-Sa 10-4pm.
Free, donations welcome.
General history of west-central Illinois, in particularly the
area of the Illinois Military Tract, with artifact collections
spanning ancient Native Americans, colonial fur trappers, early
settlement of Illinois, and the Civil War through the 20th century.
Daniel Smith, Curator
309/837-2750
309/833-3575
wimuseum@macomb.com
Western Illinois
University Art Museum
1 University
Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
McDonough, Region: 3
John Graham
309/298-1587
JR-Graham@wiu.edu
Western
Springs Historical Society
PO Box 139
Western Springs, IL 60558
Cook, Region: 5
Sa 11-1pm and by appt.
Displaying and preserving material evidence of lifestyles of settled
families in the area.
Alan Gornik, Archives Manager
708/246-9230
Westmont Historical Society
75 E Richmond St
Westmont, IL 60559
117 S Linden Ave
DuPage, Region: 5
William Gregg House Museum
Su & W 1-3pm
Alice Krampits
630/960-3392
630/963-5259
Akrampits@wpd4fun.org
Wheeling Historical Society Museum
PO Box 3
Wheeling, IL 60090
Cook, Region: 5
251 N Wolf Rd
Mar-Oct: Su 2-4pm, closed holidays.
History and research of Wheeling.
847/537-3119
curator@wheelinghistoricalsociety.com
http://www.wheelinghistoricalsociety.com
Wheels
O' Time Museum
PO Box 9636
Peoria, IL 61612-9636
Peoria, Region: 3
11923 N Knoxville Ave
May-Oct: W-Su 12-5pm.
Antique vehicles, bicycles, toys, clocks, tools, and trains. Many
examples of local industry.
Gary Bragg, President
309/243-5616
309/243-5616 call first
wotmuseum@aol.com
http://www.wheelsotime.org/
Whistle Stop
Depot Museum
Brown
County Historical Society
Brown County Fairgrounds
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Brown, Region: 3
David K. Slocum
217/289-3277
frogmore@adams.net
White
County Historical Society
PO Box 121
Carmi, IL 62821-0121
White, Region: 1
Society: 203 N Church St
L. Haas Store: 219 E Main St
Matsel Cabin: 304 E Robinson St
Ratcliff Inn: 218 E Main St
Robinson-Stewart House:
110 S Main
Tu-F 11:30-4:30pm and by appt.
Four museums: 1828 stage coach inn - Ratcliff Inn; 1814 Clapboard
sided log home with original 1835-1880s furnishings - Robinson
Stewart House; L. Maas Museum with general exhibits; Matsel Log
Cabin, 1853; genealogy library.
Marjorie Fechtig, President
618/378-3973
WCHSgenealogylib@surffirst.net
Will County
Historical Society Museum
803 S State St
Lockport, IL 60441
Will, Region: 5
Will County History Museum
Wed-Sun 12-4pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and all major holidays.
Located in the original (1837) I & M Canal office; Illinois
and Michigan Canal history; Will County history.
Lynn M. Smaczny, Ex. Dir.
815/838-5080
lsmaczny001@comcast.net
www.willcountyhistoricalsociety.org
William
& Florence Schmidt Art Center
Southwestern Illinois College
2500 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
St. Clair, Region: 1
Monday and Tuesday, 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-5pm.
Free admission
Changing exhibits of visual images, works by local and national
artists, selected traveling exhibits, lectures, and performances.
Jessica Mannisi, Curatorial Assistant
618/222-5278
618/235-5129
schmidtartcenter@swic.edu
http://www.swicfoundation.com/schmidt-art-center.html
Wilmette
Historical Museum
609 Ridge Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091-2441
Cook, Region: 5
Su-Th 1-4:30pm.
Donations welcome.
History of Wilmette, Gross Point, and the North Shore; programs;
research library; housed in 1896 former Gross Point Village Hall.
Kathy Hussey-Arntson, Director
847/853-7666
847/853-7706
museum@wilmette.com
www.wilmettehistory.org
Windmill Cultural Center and Dutch Windmill
415 11th Avenue
Corner of 10th Ave and 1st Street
Fulton, Il 61252
Whiteside, Region 4
May: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm/Memorial Day through Labor Day Mon.-Sat. 10am-5p m., Sun. 1-5pm/September M-F 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm
Handmade European windmill model collection, interactive education room, and gift shop are all housed in the Windmill Cultural Center. Twnty-one mill models fron ten European countries tell the story of windmill types and products produced. Temporary exhibits are displayed May through October. Education programs featuring a wide array of topics are held once a month. An authentic and fully operational Dutch windmill is located across the street from the Windmill Cultural Center overlooking the Mississippi River.
Heather Bennett
815/589-4545
fax: 815/589-4421
chamber@cityoffulton.us
www.cityoffulton.us
Winnetka
Historical Society Museum
PO Box 365
Winnetka, IL 60093
Cook, Region: 5
411 Linden St
Schmidt-Burnham Log House: 1140 Willow Rd
Tu, Th, Su 1-4pm. Main site free, $5 for Log House.
Promotes awareness of Winnetka’s heritage through a collection
of over 20,000 artifacts, public access to research center, and
many exhibits, programs, and publications. Civil War era house
museum with log cabin under restoration.
Maura Rogan, Ex Director
847/446-0001
847/501-3221
Winnetka411@comcast.net
http://www.winnetkahistory.org
Wonder
Works, A Childrens Museum in Oak Park
6445 W North Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
Cook, Region: 5
W-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $5 per person, under 1 year free.
Children’s museum focusing on hands-on creative exploration.
Five exhibits include Lights, Camera, Action, a child-size stage;
Build It features building materials of all shapes and sizes;
The Great Outdoors featrues a treehouse; Farm to Market has fruit
trees to be picked; and North Ave Art features a fully equipped
art room.
Elizabeth Smith, Ex Director
708/383-4815
708/383-5730
esmith@wonder-works.org
http://www.wonder-works.org
Wood
Dale Historical Society
PO Box 13
Wood Dale, IL 60191
DuPage, Region: 5
Yesterday’s Farm Museum: 850 N Wood Dale Rd
Su, W 1-4pm, 3rd M on month 7-8pm. $2 Adults, $2 Children.
Collection includes clothing, furniture, and household items
from the 1800s, 1920s, and 1940s. 1840s farmhouse and barns as
well as farm machinery, implements, and tools. Programs include
Harvest Fest, Ghost Stories in the Barn, and Holiday on the Farm.
School programs.
Ann Morong, Curator
630/595-8777
Wood
River Museum
Wood River Heritage Council
PO Box 222
Wood River, IL 62095-0222
40 W Ferguson
Madison, Region: 3
40 W Ferguson
Th, F 1-4pm, Sa 10-4pm. $2.
Collections include local history items, tours of historic chapel,
Camp Dubois where Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1804, historic
cemetery, Revolutionary War.
Esther Eberhart, President
618/254-1993
wrheritagecouncil@piasanet.com
http://www.woodriverheritagecouncil.com
Worth
Historical Museum
Worth Park District
11500 S Beloit Ave
Worth, IL 60482
Cook, Region: 5
M-F 9-6pm. Free.
Photos, artifacts, newspapers, and old maps of Worth area. Resource
center for research.
Colleen McElroy, Curator
708/448-7080 x107
708/448-4079
cmcelroy@worthparkdistrict.org
http://www.worthparkdistrict.org
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