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Bishop Hill State Historic Site is an open-air museum. Visit Utopia on the Prairie.
Four historically significant buildings are owned by the State of Illinois and are maintained as part of the Bishop Hill State Historic Site. These architectural treasures are the two-story Colony Church (1850), the three-story Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony Barn (mid-1850s) that has been relocated behind the Hotel. In addition, the central village park contains a reconstructed gazebo and war monuments. On the south edge of the village stands a new brick Museum to house a comprehensive collection of paintings by colonist and self-taught artist, Olof Krans (1838-1916). Hours and days of operation change with the season. Please call to confirm your visit.
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Bishop Hill State Historic Site Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
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November to February: Wednesday through Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
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Address:
304 Bishop Hill Rd
Bishop Hill IL 61419 - Phone: (309) 927-3345
- Email: bishophill@mymctc.net
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