| Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday & Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Welcome to the new Internet home for the Collinsville Historical Museum located in Collinsville, Illinois! We hope you enjoy your stay and will let us know what you think of our new digital home! Cary Harvengt, Manager Shannon Woodworth, Technical Assistant |
| Featured Exhibit |
| Collinsville Historical Museum |
| Ladies Vintage Clothing |
Come and view gorgeous dresses from the roaring twenties, a beaded
gown from the late 1800s, and a very early "wedding shirt" c. 1820.
Hats and infant wear are on display as well among other lovely examples
of clothing from the past.
gown from the late 1800s, and a very early "wedding shirt" c. 1820.
Hats and infant wear are on display as well among other lovely examples
of clothing from the past.
| Collinsville Historical Museum 406 West Main Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234 Adjacent to the Collinsville Memorial Public Library Center Need directions? Map to Museum |
| Phone: (618) 344-1834 FAX: (618) 344-6428 Email: Send us an email! |
| Our Mission |
The Collinsville Historical Museum is a non-profit institution committed to community outreach in
the form of cooperative, experiential, and sensory learning that only museums can provide.
the form of cooperative, experiential, and sensory learning that only museums can provide.
| Contact Us |
| Gift Shop |
| Check out our popular Collinsville History Postcard Book! Printable Order Form We also have pens, Civil War music CDs, history DVDs, and more. Come visit the Museum to see the selection. |
| Friends of the Museum |
| Support Your Museum! |
The “Friends” of the Collinsville Historical Museum meet six times a year for lunch or dinner
($9/person) and enjoy a wonderful variety of guest speakers. The “Friends” group also
organizes several fund raisers a year that support the operating expenses of the museum.
Some of our “Friends” serve as volunteers at the museum as well.
Whether you want to be involved in all aspects of the group, or just want to support the museum
(or anything in between), please know that your membership goes a long way in sustaining the
museum. We need your support to be successful—No contribution is too small!
NEW MEMBERS: Upon joining you will receive a confirmation letter with a schedule of meetings
and activities for the current year. Any membership submitted after October 1 will be good for
the following year. (Memberships renew annually on January 1st.) All membership levels include
newsletters
Download and print the membership form here:
Membership Form for Friends of the Museum
($9/person) and enjoy a wonderful variety of guest speakers. The “Friends” group also
organizes several fund raisers a year that support the operating expenses of the museum.
Some of our “Friends” serve as volunteers at the museum as well.
Whether you want to be involved in all aspects of the group, or just want to support the museum
(or anything in between), please know that your membership goes a long way in sustaining the
museum. We need your support to be successful—No contribution is too small!
NEW MEMBERS: Upon joining you will receive a confirmation letter with a schedule of meetings
and activities for the current year. Any membership submitted after October 1 will be good for
the following year. (Memberships renew annually on January 1st.) All membership levels include
newsletters
Download and print the membership form here:
Membership Form for Friends of the Museum
| Digging up the past... Building for the Future |
We strive to bridge the gap between Collinsville's rich early history, our important
recent history, and our ever-changing present. Our goal is to preserve our
shared heritage for future generations. Knowledgeable staff are always available
to answer your questions. The museum is free to the public at regularly
scheduled times or by appointment.
recent history, and our ever-changing present. Our goal is to preserve our
shared heritage for future generations. Knowledgeable staff are always available
to answer your questions. The museum is free to the public at regularly
scheduled times or by appointment.
The Collinsville Historical Museum is a one-of-a-kind repository for Collinsville's unique
historical heritage. Displays appeal to all ages and are FREE!!
Our collections include Early Settlement, Coal Mining, Military, Domestic Life & Textiles,
Schools, Sports, Business & Industry. Featured exhibits change every few months.
historical heritage. Displays appeal to all ages and are FREE!!
Our collections include Early Settlement, Coal Mining, Military, Domestic Life & Textiles,
Schools, Sports, Business & Industry. Featured exhibits change every few months.
| What We Offer |