Illinois State Military Museum — Attraction in Springfield

This was my first time there so I'm not sure what the experience would be like under normal circumstances but The world war I encampment was very interesting especially given such a small space to do it. They fired small arms blanks in what's essentially a residential neighborhood lol. The multitude of different army uniforms and equipment was very fascinating. There were many very knowledgeable participants. The museum itself is small but had great displays inside and a handfull of very neat military vehicle displays. Great experience! Check it...

The Illinois Military Museum is very intriguing with its many displays. The arrangements range from several different time periods of American Military action, including: WW-1, WW-2, Vietnam, Korean Conflict, etc.. The exhibits are nicely designed, and the smaller objects have a number guide to Help you identify them if you are unfamiliar with any objects. There is a wide selection of hand guns in the displays with different years of uniforms. I would highly suggest taking the time to browse...

We are so glad we stopped in. Truly a very nice museum with informative artifacts and collections from the various wars. The location is off the beaten path but it's absolutely worth it. Our 3 kids were engaged and asked interesting questions about each exhibit. The museum is continuing to expand and add new items. Excited to support this museum and our veterans who take the time to engage with students in educational...