Jacksonville Area Museum
301 East State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Historic Sites
The Jacksonville Area Museum features the history of the Jacksonville Area with exhibits and original artifacts.
The Jacksonville Area Museum has something to interest all ages. Recently the Museum became the new home of the MacMurray College archive collection.
More Information
- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Sun: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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