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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 07 – Dec 08 @ 10AM

Some of the most elaborate Model Train Sets and Nativity Scenes around.

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The Lights

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  Nov 23 – Dec 29 @ 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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2025 Home & Outdoor Expo

Times Square Mall Mt. Vernon, IL •  Feb 21 – Feb 22 @ 5PM

All the best in home improvement offerings.

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