Last updated: 8/1/2020
307 N. Vermilion St.Danville, IL 61832
Sunday - Wednesday
closed
Thursday - Friday
12 PM - 4 PM
Closed weekdays in January. Re-opening on Tuesday and Wednesday when the pandemic ceases.
Educational tours by school groups are encouraged and are FREE. Call (217) 431-0034 for more information.
Cash or major credit cards. Blue Star Museum, free to active duty military and their families.
Adults: $5
Military (with ID): Free
Members: Free
Students (): $2
Children under 6: Free
[Under 18]: $2
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James Kouzmanoff
phone: 217-431-0034
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Susan Miceli
phone: 217-431-0034
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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.
The Vermilion County War Museum opened on Veteran's Day, 1999. We continue to have visitors every day and new artifacts are coming in constantly.
Thank you for your interest in the museum and please tell your friends!
Opened November 11, 1999. Resides in old Carnegie Library building.
The museum covers every military conflict our country has been involved in; from the Revolutionary War up to current conflicts. Special permanent exhibits include: Medal of Honor, POW/MIA, Merchant Marines and Navy Armed Guard, D-Day, War in the Pacific, Trench Art, and many more.
Extensive library and document collection.
Personal diaries.
Photo albums.
Training manuals.
Various educational programs are available to all age groups.
Small lecture hall with video projector, screen, p/a system, wireless internet.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No
An excellent way to support the Museum is by becoming a member. Your contribution will help ensure that our important work continues. Memberships are available at a variety of levels.
Group Tours
Is Wheelchair Accessible;Has Parking;Has Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
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