HUME' CARNEGIE MUSEUM

MENDOTA, IL

The Hume Carnegie Museum in Mendota, Illinois is a non-profit, educational and cultural institution established in 1903. The museum is housed in the former library of George Hume, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the area. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Mendota and surrounding areas.

The museum features a number of exhibits, including a permanent display of artifacts from the area’s Native American culture, an exhibit on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and a collection of Civil War artifacts. The museum also houses a small natural history showroom and a pioneering room dedicated to the contributions of early settlers in the area.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a number of temporary exhibits and events throughout the year. These include monthly lectures, book and film screenings, and special events such as art shows and musical performances.

The Hume Carnegie Museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, and admission is free of charge. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs for children, including summer camps and school tours. Visitors to the museum can also purchase souvenirs and educational materials in the museum’s gift shop.

HUME' CARNEGIE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MENDOTA IL. US MID #8401700145

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact HUME' CARNEGIE MUSEUM

• telephone: 8155393373
• website: http://www.mendotamuseums.org

HUME' CARNEGIE MUSEUM
901 WASHINGTON ST
MENDOTA
IL
61342

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