- Early American
Museum
The Early American Museum has an extensive collection interpreting 19th
and early 20th century life in east-central Illinois. Two floors of
exhibits present architecture, trades and occupations, decorative
arts, ad childhood and domestic life of the time. The Discovery Room offers
hands-on opportunities for children to interact and learn about
the early residents of the Grand Prairie. Educational programs are offered
for all ages throughout the year.
Museum Hours: Daily 1-5, March through
December
Additional Summer Hours: Daily 10-5; Sunday 1-5
January and February admission by appointment
FREE ADMISSION
Illinois Route 47 North
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2612
email: early@ccfpd.org
- Champaign
County Historical Museum
The Champaign County Historical Museum is located in the historic Cattle
Bank in Champaign, IL. The 1857 Cattle Bank, placed on the National Register
of Historic Places in 1975, is believed to be the oldest commercial building
in Champaign County.
The museum features
permanent and rotating exhibits highlighting different aspects of county
history, a research library, small meeting rooms, and gift shop. The
museum's exhibits focus on photographs, documents and artifacts associated
with persons, businesses, and organizations important in the history Champaign
County. Museum members also receive the History Quarterly
journal, museum newsletter and 10% discount in the museum
gift shop.
FREE ADMISSION
102 E. University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820-4111
Phone: (217) 356-1010
Fax: (217) 356-1478
Email:
director@champaignmuseum.org
- Krannert
Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
Krannert Art Museum’s collection of over
nine thousand works of art represents the cultures of
Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In addition to
its permanent collection, the museum offers outstanding
temporary exhibitions that are complemented by a full
program of public lectures, music and dance performances,
and film screenings. Krannert Art Museum’s Giertz Education
Center serves educators by providing workshops and a
free-loan collection of over 5000 art and cultural objects
and instructional items. Call (217) 333-1861
for current program information and summer hours. To
subscribe to our online announcement list, email
kam@uiuc.edu. Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays-Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 9 AM to 9 PM,
Sunday 2 PM to 5 PM
Giertz Education Center: Tuesday-Friday 10-12 AM &
1-5PM; Thursdays open to 7 PM, Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM
Admission: Free . . . $3 donation suggested
Krannert Art Museum and
Kinkead Pavilion
College of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
500 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-1860 info
(217) 333-1861 office
www.kam.uiuc.edu
- The Spurlock
Museum
The Spurlock Museum celebrates
the people and places of our world...our heritage as members of
individual cultures and as the community of humanity. Feature
exhibits are arranged in five main galleries: Europe; East Asia,
Southeast Asia, and Oceania; The Americas; Africa, Ancient Egypt
and, Mesopotamia; and the Ancient Mediteranean. The Campbell Gallery
houses changing exhibits on a wide variety of topics. Events are
held for visitors of all ages in the galleries and the Knight
Auditorium, and the Learning Center serves as a venue for hands-on
programs. Tours are available for groups of ten or more. Click
here for tour reservation details and a look at the events
calendar. Visit soon and visit often!
Spurlock Museum Hours: Tuesday - Noon to 5 PM, Wednesday through Friday
- 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday - 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 12 to 4 PM.
FREE ADMISSION
Spurlock Museum
600 S. Gregory
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2360
www.spurlock.uiuc.edu
- William
M. Staerkel Planetarium
The Staerkel Planetarium's 50' projection dome is the second largest
in the state of Illinois. The Carl Zeiss star projector displays 7600
stars, the Sun, Moon, and planets on a 50-foot hemispheric screen. The
Planetarium also features live sky shows, multi-media science education,
two-story-tall films, and musical light shows featuring a 3,000 watt sound
system. The dome seats 144.
The
planetarium is open through the week 8am-4pm for school and civic groups.
Public shows are held on Friday and Saturday evenings with ticket prices
ranging from $2 to $5. The schedule and show descriptions can be found
on the web site. Rental rates are available. The planetarium hosts an
annual "World of Science" Lecture Series. Drive the campus solar system
model that winds its way around the college grounds. It's the perfect place
for your memorable experience with the stars!
Parkland College
2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-2446 show info
(217) 351-2568 office
(217)351-2581 fax
www.parkland.edu/planetarium
Email: dleake@parkland.edu
- Orpheum
Children's Science Museum
The historic 1914 Orpheum Theatre is home to a hands-on children's
science museum. Designed by Rapp and Rapp of Chicago, the theatre
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits
include live animals (snakes, tarantulas, turtles, bearded dragons,
and hissing cockroaches), The Giant Lever, Ghost Images,
Water Tornado, Human Torso, Design-a-Dinosaur, and PVC Pipe Organ.
We have a suite of water exhibits funded by the United States
Geological Survey. Coming down the river is the S. S.
Ackermann, a virtual riverboat. Outdoors, as weather permits,
we have Whispter Dishes, a Dino Dig, and a Rock Grotto. These exhibits
encourage children to explore science at their own pace in
an informal setting. Call for field trip and group information and
birthday party information. Bus parking is available.
Admission: Children $2; Adults $3; Members free
Hours: Tuesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday-Sundays 1 PM to 6
PM
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
346 North Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-5895
www.orpheumkids.com
- Octave Chanute
Aerospace Museum
The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
opened in 1994 to preserve and interpret the life and
accomplishments of Octave Chanute, Chanute Field and Air
Force Base, the history of Illinois aviation, and the
community of Rantoul. The Museum has more than
3,000 artifacts (including over 40 aircraft), 3,600
library volumes, and an archive collection of over
111,000 photographs. Exhibits include an array of
civilian and military aircraft, including a rare XB-47
Stratojet bomber and an AGM-28 Hound Dog missile.
Visitors will also experience replicas of an early
Chanute glider, the Wright Flyer, Lindberg’s “Spirit of
St. Louis” and a JN-4 Jenny. Additional aircraft on
display include a P-51H Mustang, F-86 Saber, B-25
Mitchell, B-58 Hustler, Mong Sport Bi-plane, Piper
Tri-Pacer, and Steen Skybolt.
Along with the aircraft, the Museum’s
other exhibits allow visitors to remember the 75 year
history of Chanute Air Force Base, explore the rich
history and legacy of Illinois aviation and Illinois
aviation pioneers, and experience the trials and
hardships of POWs, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Korean War
veterans. Interspersed among the major exhibits are
eye-catching displays of model aircraft, aircraft
engines, ground support equipment, and classroom
technical trainers. The Museum also exhibits a large
collection of Frasca flight simulators.
The Rantoul Historical Society wing
explores the history and growth of the Village of
Rantoul. Across the street from the Museum is the new
Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library. The
Museum is also located on Frank Elliott Field,
accommodating those wishing to visit the Museum by air.
The Museum strives to promote
aviation education through summer camps, school programs
and tours. Please call or check our web site to see what
is new or upcoming at the Museum and to schedule a tour
today!
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday:
Noon - 5:00 PM
Prices: Adults (18 &
older) $7.00; Seniors (62 years and older) and
Retired Military $6.00; Children (K-12) $4.00;
Children <4 years FREE. Scheduled Group (10 or
more) Discount $1.00 off regular price
School and Charter Buses Welcome! Fly-ins Welcome
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
1011 Pacesetter Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866
www.AeroMuseum.org
Phone: 217.893.1613
Fax: 217.892.5774
- Anita Purves
Nature Center
The Anita Purves Nature Center serves as Champaign County's
premier environmental education resource. The Center and the
adjacent Busey Woods provide a natural resource to individuals,
families and groups interested in learning more about the outdoors.
Recently
remodeled and expanded, the Nature Center features four multipurpose
rooms, an Exhibit Hall, an Observation Room, Gift Shop and educator
resource room. Hundreds of programs, activities, and special
events are held at this facility each year. Call for a seasonal
program guide.
1505 N. Broadway
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-4062
- Parkland College Art Gallery
An art gallery is more than walls to hang art on. It’s a place where
feelings and ideas are expressed, heard, and inspired. The Parkland
Art Gallery conveys and reflects culture through visual arts,
offering the diverse views on the world that can only be gained
through artistic expression. Its eight exhibits per year move from
the evocative to the provocative. They seek to elate, and they seek
to astonish. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, and
mixed media works are exhibited and are created by international,
national, and regional artists.
Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-2485
www.parkland.edu/gallery
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