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Jacksonville Area Museum

301 East State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Historic Sites

The Jacksonville Area Museum features the history of the Jacksonville Area with exhibits and original artifacts.

The Jacksonville Area Museum has something to interest all ages. Recently the Museum became the new home of the MacMurray College archive collection. 

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  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue: Closed
  • Wed: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Thu: Closed
  • Fri: Closed
  • Sat: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Sun: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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