Illinois State Museum Taking A Road Trip During Facility Closure

The Illinois State Museum is temporarily closing its flagship facility to visitors beginning Thursday, Aug. 1 to accommodate a plumbing project that will involve asbestos removal and construction. The project is expected to last three months.

Museum staff who ordinarily work at the main facility will be based at the Research and Collections Center for the duration of the closure. Objects and artifacts that could be damaged by vibrations or proximity to the construction work have been covered or removed for storage and proper care.

During the temporary closure, museum staff will go on the road...