Bloomington/Normal

Children’s Discovery Museum
101 East Beaufort St.

309-433-3444

childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
Explore, imagine, create and play with three floors of unique, hands-on, larger than life exhibits; experience the thrill of hydropower in the brand new Water Works! exhibit; join in the fun of new exciting educational programs and shop at the Discover More! Store.

Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 East Empire St.
309-663-7632
prairieaviationmuseum.org
With a collection of preserved aircraft on display, revolving aviation exhibits and memorabilia and a miniature theater, the museum creates an environment where visitors can learn about the contributions of aviation to our community and nation.

Chatham

Chatham Railroad Museum
100 N State St.

2nd and 4th Sunday; 2pm-4pm

chathamrailroadmuseum.org
If you count all the artifacts, photos, documents, etc. on display plus all the documents, photos, timetables, etc. that are accessible for viewing, there are well over 3,000 items in the museum. Don’t forget to check out special event days.

Decatur

Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum
3635 US Route 36 E.

217-454-4583

chevrolethalloffamemuseum.com
Classic autos combining race cars, Indy 500 Pacecars, original examples of some of their finest automobiles built. Also an extensive Chevrolet memorabilia collection.

Hieronymous Mueller Museum
420 W. Eldorado Street
217-423-6161
muellermuseum.org
Decatur’s “unsung genius” held over 500 patents. Visit this interesting and award-winning museum showcasing all the amazing inventions by Hieronymus Mueller. See such treasures as the seventh of only eight cars manufactured by Mueller.

Effingham

My Garage Museum
Exit 162 on N Rt. 45

866-350-4543

mygaragemuseum.com
A one-of-a-kind museum that houses vintage Corvettes and thousands of pieces of Corvette history and memorabilia.

Greenup

Historic Greenup Railroad Depot
213 W. Cumberland

217-923-9306

rr1.net/users/historic
The building itself has served the Terre Haute and Vandalia Railroad, the Pennsylvania, the Penn-Central and Illinois Central Railroad. Now a museum preserving artifacts from both railroading and telegraph history fill the building

Greenville

American Farm Heritage Museum
1395 Museum Avenue

9am-3pm Saturday, May – Oct.

618-664-3050
Visitors to the ‘Lil Red Barn can see the beginnings of agriculture with an emphasis on farm and home life. A 15” gauge passenger railroad circles the museum grounds during events.

Lincoln

Heritage In-Flight Museum
1351 Airport Rd.

217-732-3333

heritageinflight.com
The museum is filled with memorabilia from all the military conflicts dating back to WW 1.

Monticello

Monticello Railway Museum
992 Iron Horse Place
217-762-9011 or 877-762-9011
mrym.org
This operational railroad yard offers vintage diesel train rides to the public, regardless of weather conditions. The Railway Museum has a number of special events going on throughout the year, and it also collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits materials and artifacts.

Paris

Heartland Antique Auto Museum
1208 N. Main

217-463-1834
Walk among cars from the turn-of-the-century through the 1950’s. This family-run museum is also the site of the restoration shop for classic V12 and V16 Cadillac’s and Dusenberg’s as well as custom built vintage Indy cars.

Paxton

Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society Headquarters
250 North Market Street

217-379-2261

icrrhistorical.org
Dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the Illinois Central Railroad and the many predecessor railroads that have been part of the IC system. Come and visit the depot, museum and library.

Pontiac

Pontiac Oakland Museum and Resource Center
205 North Mill St.

815-842-2345

visitpontiac.org
The history of the Oakland and Pontiac car brands as seen through 15 classic cars, dealer artifacts, a complete print library and memorabilia.

Rantoul

Chanute Air Museum
1011 Pacesetter Dr.

217-893-1613

aeromuseum.org
A premier showcase of Illinois Aviation and the 77 year history of Chanute Air Force Base. The museum encompasses over 126,000 sq. ft. of display space, boasting the largest aerospace museum in Illinois.

Rossville

The Depot Railroad Museum
201 East Benton Avenue

217-442-2096
Built by the C&EI railroad in 1903 and has been restored to the 1950’s era. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Shelbyville

Boarman’s Chevy BelAir Museum
224 W. Main Street

217-774-4919
This museum houses 10 vintage cars, as well as a 1993 Indy Pace Car. It is decorated in 50’s sock-hop style, with black and white checkered floors, neon signs, Chevy clocks, tons of 50’s memorabilia and a jukebox.

Staunton

Henry’s Ra66it Ranch
1107 Historic Old Rt. 66

618-635-5655

henrysroute66.com
Celebrates Route 66 with its collection of highway and trucking memorabilia. At the Ranch you’ll also find a wide selection of Route 66 gifts and collectible items, as well as visitor information.