Illinois State Military Museum

Short visit

This is a small museum less than a hour to take a look at all the exhibits. We enjoyed it as a nice stop. The staff member on site was very friendly and helpful. The building itself was nice and uniq...

If you like Military history you won't be disappointed

There is a docent available to answer any question. Small but well worth the time. Being small it does have a crowd so it feels like you have the place to yourself.

Illinois State Military Museum

Went to the museum in hopes of seeing Santa Anna's wooden leg (still out for restoration until hopefully sometime in 2020. It's a small museum but loaded with history. Uniforms and the arms they used ...

Interesting museum of Illinois military history

Located in the 1903 Commissary Building (also known as the castle for its fortress-like architecture) at the Illinois National Guard headquarters at Camp Lincoln, this museum covers all of the wars an...

Military Hardware Buff Heaven

This is a small but interesting museum. They have actual howitzers, guns and a Vietnam era helicopter on the grounds, great photo ops for kids and those so inclined. The collection includes objects ...