Illinois Military History Museums

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Illinois Military History Museums Directory

Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Air Classics Museum of Aviation
44W546 US-30, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, USA
Air Combat Museum
Air Combat Museum
835 S Airport Dr, Springfield, IL 62707, USA
Apple River Fort
Apple River Fort
311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028, USA
Camp Grant (Illinois)
Camp Grant (Illinois)
Grant View Heights, Rockford Township, IL 61102, USA
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres
2006, 1350 State Rte 155, Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277, USA
Fort Massac
Fort Massac
1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA
German submarine U-505
U-505
German submarine U-505
11322 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

If you're looking for an out-of-this-world adventure, head to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and explore the U-505 submarine! On board this WWII German submarine, you can experience what life was like for those who served on these vessels during World War II. Take a self-guided tour through the cramped quarters of the sub and explore interactive displays such as the sound room, which allows you to listen to submarine sounds from the past. You can also learn about its history and mission as one of the most successful submarines of all time. So come down to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry for your chance to dive into WWII history with a visit to U-505!

Greater Saint Louis Air & Space Museum
Greater Saint Louis Air & Space Museum
2300 Vector Dr, Cahokia, IL 62206, USA
Heritage in Flight Museum
Heritage in Flight Museum
1351 Airport Rd #1, Lincoln, IL 62656, USA
Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
S, 110 Clow International Pkwy, Bolingbrook, IL 60490, USA
Midway Village Museum
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Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

The Midway Village Museum in Rockford, Illinois is an interactive educational museum that celebrates the culture and history of the region. It offers a wide variety of exhibits and activities, including a full-size replica of a 19th century village, living historians dressed in period costumes who share stories and demonstrate Victorian era skills, restored historic homes, a railroad museum with vintage trains, interactive displays on all aspects of regional history including Native American civilization and the impact of WWII on the area. The museum also hosts regular events such as Civil War reenactments, music festivals, craft fairs and lectures. Visitors can explore the historic grounds while learning about the past from knowledgeable staff members. The museum is open year round for visitors to enjoy.

National Museum of the American Sailor
National Museum of the American Sailor
2531 Sheridan Rd Building 42, Great Lakes, IL 60088, USA
National Veterans Art Museum
National Veterans Art Museum
4041 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
Poplar Grove Wings & Wheels
Poplar Grove Wings & Wheels
5151 Orth Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065, USA
Prairie Aviation Museum
Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Roberts Armory
Roberts Armory
Kings, IL 61068, USA
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
3500 North Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
Russell Military Museum
Russell Military Museum
43363 US Hwy 41, Zion, IL 60099, USA
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