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ABOUT US

In 2008 a small group of volunteers began the renovation and construction of the Savanna Museum & Cultural Center. 
By 2010, than 50 volunteers and over 8000 volunteer hours led to the receipt of the Illinois Governor's Hometown Award
In 2011 the museum opened its doors to the public with the permanent exhibits of the Civil War Collection, Model Railroad and Wayne King Room.
In 2021, after a decade of community events and activities, a second round of renovation led to a Grand Re-Opening with the addition of an exhibit honoring Helen Scott Hay, famous for her Red Cross work at the turn of the 20th century.

Open Saturday & Sunday  Noon-4 PM

from the first weekend in

May through the last weekend in October

Tours by Appointment

EXHIBITS
AND COLLECTIONS

The museum houses permanent exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

For a glimpse of

  • Civil War Stories

  • Model Railroad

  • The Wayne (Waltz) King Room

  • Helen Scott Hay, Red Cross Nurse

Please join us for any or All 2022 Events!

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  • Music at the Museum monthly musical performances, including the Lonny Lynn Orchestra

  • Explore the museum on a Family Scavenger Hunt

  • The second annual Creativity on the Move

  • We are an Immigrant Nation stories of our roots

  • Hometown Collections returns

  • Autumn Gala, our annual fundraiser dinner

  • Pumpkins and Potatoes a celebration of local agriculture

  • Wild Palisades a glimpse of area flora and fauna 

  • As always, the year will end with the beautiful Festival of Trees

VISIT US

Open Saturday & Sunday  Noon-4 PM from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October

Tours by Appointment

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