Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds

The Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois. Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is on of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley. Visitors to the museum, in west-central Illinois, encounter innovative exhibits; exciting hands-on activities; archaeological sites; and a variety of special events in a rural setting. The Dickson Mounds Museum is located between Lewistown and Havana off routes 78 and 97. The museum is open free to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Donations are appreciated. Tours and special programs are available for groups with reservations.