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Address: 2809 College Ave. (Loomis Hall) Alton IL 62002
Phone: (618) 462-2763 +1 618-462-2763
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Alton Museum of History and Art

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The Alton Museum of History & Art preserves the great heritage of our community. The exhibits share the past and present so that you may discover the people, places and events that influenced our ancestors & continue to shape our destiny.

Winged monsters, explorers, riverboats and a gentle giant. The Alton Museum of History & Art shows the crossroads of American history in Alton. The museum is located in the historic Loomis Hall across from the Wadlow statue. Loomis Hall is the oldest building in the state of Illinois continuously utilized for education. One of the most popular rooms, the Wadlow Room, pays tribute to Alton's "Gentle Giant" and the World's Tallest Man. The Pioneer Room explores the history of Alton from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Civil War with exhibits on Elijah Lovejoy, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the "Alton Route" on the Underground Railroad.

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Alton Museum of History and Art Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00AM – 7:00PM
Thursday	10:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday	10:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday	10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday	12:00PM – 5:00PM