Museums

1930s AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

Private collection of over 45 John Deere implements, along with items typical of a 1930s household. Educational video provided. Rural setting. FREE.  217.430.3036 | 217.430.9250 | 217.430.9249

ALL WARS MUSEUM

Over 10,000 artifacts & exhibits spanning the American Revolution to the War on Terrorism. On the grounds of the IL Veteran's Home. FREE.  1707 N 12th 217.222.8641

DICK BROTHER'S BREWERY 

Rare memorabilia depicting the
brewery once larger than Anheuser-Busch; tunnel tours
available (10 people: $100) + gift shop 9th & York 217.224.9892

EELLS HOUSE

Owned by prominent abolitionist Dr. Richard Eells, the oldest standing two-story brick house in Quincy & a station on the Underground Railroad. 415 Jersey 217.223.1800 | more info

THE HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE

In Quincy's first public library building, featuring Quincy artifacts, stained glass gallery, gift shop and Mormon history room. FREE. 332 Maine 217.214.1888 hsqac.org

JOHN WOOD MANSION

One of the Midwest's finest example of Greek Revival architecture, once the home of John Wood, Quincy's founder & Illinois' 12th Governor. 425 S 12th 217.222.1835 hsqac.org

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Across from the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate, the center features displays that tell the story of these two influential men. FREE. 128 N 5th 217.223.5099

LOG CABIN VILLAGE

An 1800s Lincoln-Era Village of 4 log cabins, log corn crib, stone smoke house and log church. The exteriors may be viewed dawn to dusk. Guided tours by appointment.

1100 Quinsippi Island Rd 217.223.9078 logcabinvillagequincyil.com

QUINCY ART CENTER

Galleries, exhibits and hands-on classes located in the East End Historic District.  Click here for the NEW Celebration of Education Sculpture Series. FREE. 1515 Jersey 217.223.5900 quincyartcenter.org

QUINCY MUSEUM

Originally the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, the 1st floor is now restored to period 1890s, while the two upper floors offer rotating exhibits. 1601 Maine 217.224.7669 thequincymuseum.org

VILLA KATHRINE

Mediterranean castle built on the Mississippi bluffs in 1900 for world traveler, George Metz. Self-guided & group tours available. Now home to Quincy's Tourist Info Center and the Quincy Area CVB. 532 Gardner Expressway  217.224.3688  thevillakathrine.org

WORLD AEROSPACE MUSEUM

Aircraft displays from former soviet bloc countries; on the ground of Quincy Regional Airport. Tours Monday-Friday,
10a-4p, by appointment. FREE.

1645 Hwy 104 | 217.885.3800 jet-warbirds.com