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Our Mission

To share and celebrate history and innovations in Champaign County by stewarding and interpreting artifacts and promoting community-centered narratives through exhibits and inclusive educational programming.

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Upcoming Events
Historic Buildings of Urbana Walking Tour
Historic Buildings of Urbana Walking Tour
Multiple Dates
2 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
Lincoln Square Mall
History Walks
Stroll through the streets and take a deeper dive into our community's history with our guided tours. These tours, which typically last 1.5 hours, offer individual headphone devices for all participants.

Stories of Champaign County

History of Bicycling in Illinois: 160 Years of Booms and Busts
51:25
Mid Continent Modern: The Champaign School of Mid-Century Architecture
50:23
Lincoln the Citizen
01:00:41
Love and Conductivity
01:01:38
The Vermillion River Observatory: A Forgotten Telescope
57:53
Elements of Construction: Nathan Clifford Ricker and the University of Illinois.
01:01:36
Political Moses: The Story of John J. Bird, A Long-Forgotten Civil Rights Leader in Illinois
46:24
Arguments for Learning: History of the College of Education at UIUC
56:36

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Address

102 East University Avenue 
Champaign, IL 61820​

217-356-1010

Opening Hours

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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