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Ace Sign Company Sign Museum
2540 S 1st St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
The Ace Sign Co. Sign Museum is a collection of over 85 historic signs from Springfield and Route 66.
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Experience the ambiance of the neon glow
2540 S 1st St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Their collection is constantly growing and transforming as they strive to maintain some of the most memorable and iconic signs in the area. Click more details to learn more and plan a visit.
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Acts of Intolerance Sculpture
500 E Madison St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Two charred chimneys rising from the smoldering rubble of burned-out buildings—these stark images from an old photograph were the inspiration for this unique sculpture by acclaimed artist Preston Jackson.
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Confront our past straightforward
500 E Madison St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The sculpture commemorates the centennial of the brutal 1908 Race Riot in Springfield. For more Springfield Black History, click more details and check out our blog.
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Illinois State Military Museum
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Friday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the military artifacts associated with the citizen-soldier of Illinois.
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View rare historical items
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Friday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
These items include a target board shot at by President Lincoln, as well as vehicles, weapons, uniforms, equipment and photographs. Find specific hours and more information by clicking more details.
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Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum
1440 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
This Museum tells authentic stories about African-American life in Central Illinois, past and present, celebrating and sharing our history and culture and planning for our future.
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Immerse into the multiple on-going exhibits
1440 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
For more Springfield Black History, click more details and check out our blog.