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Illinois State Museum System

The Illinois State Museum System inspires exploration of Illinois' past and present to inform and enrich everyday life and to promote stewardship of cultural and natural resources for the future. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs. The Museum's

Illinois Legacy Collection

consists of over 13.5M objects, artifacts and works of art that tell the story of Illinois.

Illinois State Museum, Springfield

Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown

Lockport Gallery, Lockport

Research & Collections Center