DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM

LEWISTOWN, IL

Dickson Mounds Museum is a Native American museum located in Lewistown, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois State Museum system, and is the largest Native American museum in the state. The museum is based on the archaeological remains of the Dickson Mounds site, which is the largest known Middle Woodland burial mound complex in the Midwest.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and displays that tell the story of the people who lived in the area from 900 BC to AD 1500. Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits, which offer a look into the daily life and cultural practices of the Native Americans who once lived in the area. Other exhibits focus on the history of the Dickson Mounds site, including archaeological artifacts and information about the excavation of the mounds.

The museum also offers educational programs, special events, and activities for children and adults. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the museum, as well as hands-on activities such as pottery-making and flintknapping. The museum also hosts an annual Native American festival, which provides a variety of activities, music, and food.

The museum’s gift shop offers a selection of books, jewelry, and Native American crafts. Visitors can also purchase a variety of souvenirs and mementos to remember their visit to the museum.

DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LEWISTOWN IL. US MID #8401700191

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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• telephone: 3095473721
• website: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson

DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM
10956 N DICKSON MOUNDS RD
LEWISTOWN
IL
61542

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