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Vachel Lindsay Association, Inc
Springfield, Illinois

History

Vandalia Historical Society
Vandalia, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Vermilion County Cons. Dist. Museum
Danville, Illinois

History, Natural History

Vermilion Heritage Foundation
Danville, Illinois

History

Villa Park Historical Museum
Villa Park, Illinois

History, Park

Village of Franklin Park "B-12 Tower"
Franklin Park, Illinois

History, Park

Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum
Poplar Grove, Illinois

History

A museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of transportation and early aviation through the 1930s. We are located at the Poplar Grove Airport and have an extensive campus, including three restored airplane hangars, a 1930s-era garage, and a Sonoco gas station with authentic gas pumps! Throughout the summer, we have exciting and popular events, such as a Wine Tasting, Swing Dance, Vintage Wheels Show, and an Agriculture event. Our museum also holds monthly Dogs N Brats Days and hosts various car and airplane groups. Our main museum building is a spacious airplane hangar built in 1937. There is ample room, both inside and out on our sprawling lawns, for parties, weddings, meetings, and more.

Volkening Heritage Farm
Schaumburg, Illinois

History

Van Oostenbrugge Home
South Holland, Illinois

History

Verdurette House Trust
New Boston, Illinois

History, Historic House, Historical Society

A Trust for the Historical Preservation of the beautiful 1855 Verdurette Mansion built by William Drury, providing historical content and education for the community.

Vermilion County War Museum
Danville, Illinois

History, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

The museum occupies almost 14,000 sq.ft. in the former Carnegie Library, and features many displays including: Revolutionary War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and current conflicts, with special displays for D-Day, Communications, Trench Art, Medal of Honor, and many many more.

Vietnam War Museum
Chicago, Illinois

History

Village of Elsah Museum
Elsah, Illinois

Archaeology, Art, Children's, History

Village of Thornton Historical Soc.
Thornton, Illinois

History, Library

Vis. Cen. & Labor Ind. Mus.
Belleville, Illinois

History

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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