Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Galleries
An extraordinary personal art collection was the reason John and Eleanor Mitchell planned a museum in rural southern Illinois. The museum was built to house the couple's collection of late 19th and early 20th Century American paintings and artifacts.
Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
What's happening nearby...
Christmas Model Train and Nativity Exhibit
Jefferson County Historical Village • Dec 13 – Dec 14 @ 10AM
Witness some of the most elaborate Model Train Sets and Nativity Scenes around.
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The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.
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Savage Upcycled Fashion Show 2026 - Astrophilia
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Feb 21 @ 7PM
Astrophilia: Cosmic, Couture, Catwalk. An Upcycled Fashion Show.
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Goldman-Kuenz Sculpture Park
Mount Vernon
A premier destinations for large-scale outdoor sculpture in the Midwest. We currently feature 73 sculptures, establishing the sculpture park as one of the largest in the…
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