The Illinois State Museum is located at 502 S. Spring St. (the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets) in Springfield, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free.
Parking is available nearby, and the building is ADA accessible.
Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Museum Society member. Just $50 for a family membership.
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The Illinois State Museum caters to a large audience of family visitors and takes pride in offering family friendly exhibitions and programs.
The museum promotes discovery, learning and an appreciation of Illinois’ natural, cultural and artistic heritage. The Museum’s extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people and art of Illinois.
A museum visit can end suddenly if there is an urgent need for a diaper or a replacement for a lost pacifier. That is no longer a problem at the Illinois State Museum. They now have a Nanny Caddy, a unique vending machine that dispenses all the essentials of a diaper bag. It's fully stocked with diapers in all sizes, wipes, sippy cup, first aid kit, sunscreen and, of course, Tylenol and Band Aids!
"We are excited to offer a new and unique amenity for families, recognizing basic, but important family needs. The Illinois State Museum is pleased to be the second location in Illinois, and the only location outside Chicago, to offer this service for our visitors."
The Nanny Caddy is conveniently located near the restrooms in the lobby of the Illinois State Museum.
