Western Illinois Tourism

This museum, especially for children, is a great place to take your children for a day of activity, learning and fun.

They have scheduled activities and special functions to keep the kids learning and entertained.

Monthly Activities:
First Thursday of each month
6:30 – 7:30 pm
A Special evening for toddlers and their families. Toddlers will explore art, science, math and language through crafts and activities. There will also be time to explore the museum. Light refreshments included. Admission to the museum is FREE for children and their adult companions. Facilitated by Kitty Cecil, certified parent educator.

Second Thursday of each month
10:30 am & 4:00 pm
Visit the museum for a story and related activity. FREE programming designed for 3-8 year olds and their adult companions. On RIF days, as part of the Reading Is Fundamental Program, children will also be able to choose from a variety of titles, their own book to keep (FREE)!!!

Second Thursday of each month, Oct. – Mar.
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In this series of FREE programs for youth in Grades 3-8, local professionals will share FUN, hands-on science and discovery activities in a variety of topics ranging from weather to geology to chemistry. COME TO ONE, TWO… OR ALL! Admission is FREE! Kids in grades 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited – Please call 344.8876 to register. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Third Friday of each month
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Regular admission – $3.50 per person

Last Thursday of each month
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission to the museum on these days is $1.00 per person

NEW on THRIFTY THURSDAYS!
Last Thursday of each month on the same dates as listed for Thrifty Thursdays • $1.00 per snack for materials. Children create their own snack by following a step by step recipe.

Hours: Open: Tues. - Sat., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (also open Mondays in the summer); Sun., 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Third Friday of the month 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Location: 128 South Chambers St., Galesburg, IL

Phone: 309.344.8876  

This special museum allows you to experience railroading of the early 1900s at the new Galesburg Railroad Museum building that sits next to the Amtrak Depot. 

Jacksonville hosts the home of this museum dedicated to antique tractors and the way of life early farmers led, from the happy times to the hard work. They also host a show annually. The show has old time crafters, horse pulling, and entertainment along with the annual displays, demonstrations, tractor pulls, and other fun activities.