Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street, Springfield 217-782-5993
Free and open to the public.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Explore the collections of area children and teens. Collections include rocks and minerals, coins, toys, and more. Children between the ages of 8 and 15 years old can display a collection and meet other young collectors. Each child will receive a certificate of participation. Every 6 months one collector is chosen to have their collection professionally exhibited in the play museum! Super Saturday is also happening this day, so on top of the regular museum attendance, there will be even more people to show off their collections too! Nina Walthall, Associate Curator of Education, will teach junior collectors how to best display their collection and how to talk to inquiring patrons.
There is no fee, but registration is required by February 4. Contact Nina Walthall at walthall@museum.state.il.us or (217) 782-0061 for more information. Register online here.
