MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

EDWARDSVILLE, IL

The Madison County Historical Museum in Edwardsville, IL is a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts. Located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the museum features a wide range of exhibits, artifacts and documents exploring the local and regional history of Madison County.

The museum's permanent exhibits focus on the region's early Native American history, as well as the growth of Edwardsville and the surrounding area from its earliest days as a trading post to its more recent development. Exhibits also explore the county's involvement in the Civil War and World War II, and highlight notable local personalities.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also regularly hosts temporary displays, such as its current "Train Tales" exhibit, which showcases the history of the local railroad industry. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for children and adults, such as hands-on history workshops and educational field trips.

The Madison County Historical Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm, and admission is free. The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can purchase books, souvenirs, and other items related to the museum's exhibits.

MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EDWARDSVILLE IL. US MID #8401700114

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 6186567562

MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
715 NORTH MAIN STREET
EDWARDSVILLE
IL
62025

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