Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield

About Illinois State Military Museum

The Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield preserves the heritage of the Illinois National Guard through exhibits of military artifacts associated with citizen-soldiers throughout the state's history. Visitors explore rare items including a target board shot at by President Lincoln, alongside vehicles, weapons, uniforms, equipment and photographs that document military service across different eras. The Citizen-Soldier exhibit features the military experiences of notable Illinois soldiers including Abraham Lincoln, Carl Sandburg, Robert McCormick and John A. Logan. The museum interprets and displays these artifacts to tell the stories of ordinary citizens who served in the military. A visit involves walking through exhibits during published hours on weekdays and Saturdays. The museum is located in Springfield, Illinois.