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Collinsville Historical Museum is an event venue at 406 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234. It is in Madison County and St. Clair County, about 11 miles from St. Louis.
The Collinsville Historical Museum in Collinsville, Illinois, offers a collection of historical artifacts dating from 1707 to the present. The museum features displays covering a variety of topics including historical churches, segregation and integration in schools, trailblazing women, historic homes, coal mining, and World War II. These exhibits provide insight into the local history and significant events that have shaped the community over the centuries.
- Address
- 406 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234
- Phone
- (618) 344-1834
- County
- Madison County and St. Clair County
- Highways
- Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157
- Distance
- about 11 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/collinsville-historical-museum-night-at-the-museum-tickets-2000510904969
About Collinsville
Collinsville is a city in Illinois, mainly in Madison County with parts in St. Clair County, about 11 miles from St. Louis, Missouri. It covers 15.26 square miles and lies near the Mississippi River valley. The area is historically significant for Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, developed around 1200 CE. Collinsville was settled in 1812 by German-American farmers and is known as the horseradish capital of the world, producing 85 percent of the global supply. Visitors can reach Collinsville via Interstates 55, 70, and 255 or Illinois Routes 159 and 157. Nearby attractions include the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower and historic sites reflecting the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Collinsville
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site: A National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Monks Mound, the largest prehistoric earthwork in the Americas.
- Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower: Known as the world's largest ketchup bottle and a notable city landmark.
- Collinsville City Hall: Built in 1885 with Italianate architecture, still in use today.
- Former State Bank of Collinsville: Designed in 1916 with limestone exterior and marble interior walls.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Collinsville Historical Museum located?
- Collinsville Historical Museum is at 406 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234, in Madison County and St. Clair County.
- How do I get to Collinsville Historical Museum?
- Collinsville is served by Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157. It is about 11 miles from St. Louis.
- How do I book Collinsville Historical Museum?
- Buy tickets for events like Night at the Museum online or at the museum.
- What is there to see in Collinsville?
- Places to see in Collinsville include Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower, Collinsville City Hall, Former State Bank of Collinsville.
- What are the museum's hours?
- Open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
- Where is the museum located?
- 406 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234.
- Is there an admission fee?
- Free admission.
- How can I contact the museum?
- Call (618) 344-1834 or email [email protected].
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