Springfield and Central Illinois
African-American Museum
African-American Museum
Springfield's Home for African-American History
Cost:
The museum is FREE with donations requested during normal business hours.
Location
The museum is located on the second floor at 521 East Washington in Springfield, Illinois. We are two blocks SW of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, directly north of the Old State Capitol, and two blocks east of the Amtrak Train Station.
Hours
Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Extended hours available on request.
Contact Information
The museum can be contacted at 217.528.2725 or email us at siaahf@yahoo.com.
The museum is FREE with donations requested during normal business hours.
Location
The museum is located on the second floor at 521 East Washington in Springfield, Illinois. We are two blocks SW of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, directly north of the Old State Capitol, and two blocks east of the Amtrak Train Station.
Hours
Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Extended hours available on request.
Contact Information
The museum can be contacted at 217.528.2725 or email us at siaahf@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
Check our News & Events page for a complete calendar.
2/21 at 7 PM; 2/24 at 4 PM; 2/25 at 6:30 PM: Museum featured on Illinois Stories on WSEC (Channel 8)
March 7 at 5 PM: $10 VIP Reception at the museum for Lynne Jackson's The Dred Scott Case presentation. FREE Presentation is at 7 at ALPLM. Click here for the flyer.
March to April: NEW exhibit unveiled. Come regale in the rich history of Springfield's black churches.
All of 2013: Capital Drive to raise $100,000. Pledge a dollar a day. No hassles. Automatic withdrawal.
Check our News & Events page for a complete calendar.
2/21 at 7 PM; 2/24 at 4 PM; 2/25 at 6:30 PM: Museum featured on Illinois Stories on WSEC (Channel 8)
March 7 at 5 PM: $10 VIP Reception at the museum for Lynne Jackson's The Dred Scott Case presentation. FREE Presentation is at 7 at ALPLM. Click here for the flyer.
March to April: NEW exhibit unveiled. Come regale in the rich history of Springfield's black churches.
All of 2013: Capital Drive to raise $100,000. Pledge a dollar a day. No hassles. Automatic withdrawal.
Check out these resources to help your next visit to the museum:
Doc Helm Exhibit Guide & Questionnaire
Nearby Attractions & Amenities
Support the museum:
The museum is a fully volunteer museum that runs on the support of our members, donors, and volunteers. Please donate below or visit our Support Us page to find out other ways to support the museum.
What's the one thing you need to leave this website knowing?
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Doc Helm Exhibit Guide & Questionnaire
Nearby Attractions & Amenities
Support the museum:
The museum is a fully volunteer museum that runs on the support of our members, donors, and volunteers. Please donate below or visit our Support Us page to find out other ways to support the museum.
What's the one thing you need to leave this website knowing?
Click play to find out.
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