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 Updated: 4/16/2011 
University Museum, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Description

The University Museum offers over 30 exhibitions each year in the arts, humanities and sciences.

Mission

The University Museum serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its many constituencies, near and far, as a steward of the past and a gateway to the future. We collect, preserve, research, display and educate using a diverse and engaging range of artifacts and objects and educational methods. The Museum illuminates the local and world connections behind the arts, humanities, and sciences. As a teaching museum, we offer hands-on opportunities in progressive museum practices and provide leadership to museums across the region.

History

The Museum opened its doors in 1874. Beginning as a Natural History Museum, it has evolved into a general museum featuring the arts, humanities and sciences.

Artifact Collections

=Arts/Decorative Arts: 10,000 objects Humanities: 30,000 Science (geology): 30,000

Programs

Exhibitions, educational programming related to exhibitions, children's workshops, public receptions, gallery talks are all free.

Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Governance

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, State of Illinois

Library

Access: Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Street Address
1000 Faner Drive
Mail Code 4508
Carbondale, IL 62901
Mailing Address
Carbondale, IL 62901
phone: 618-453-5388
e-mail: museum@siu.edu
home page: www.museum.siu.edu
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Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday10 AM - 4 AM
Saturday1 PM - 4 PM
Admission
Museum Type(s)
University
Staff
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