The best arts & culture spots in Mattoon

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The Dudley House (opens in a new tab)

895 7th St · Charleston

The Dudley House is a lovingly preserved Queen Anne home turned museum, built in 1892 and filled with period furniture, art, and fixtures.…

Checked Sep 25

The Dudley House is a lovingly preserved Queen Anne home turned museum, built in 1892 and filled with period furniture, art, and fixtures. ” itch between errands.

From the Mattoon newsletter, October 2, 2026

Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum (opens in a new tab)

126 E St · Charleston

At Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum, set on the original 1858 debate site, you can retrace the seven senatorial showdowns between Abraham…

At Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum, set on the original 1858 debate site, you can retrace the seven senatorial showdowns between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas through self-guided exhibits with film, audio, artifacts, and photos. Bring the kids to the hands-on area, then flex your Coles County history cred.

From the Mattoon newsletter, October 7, 2026

Coles County Historical Society-Archives (opens in a new tab)

1718 Broadway Ave

Coles County Historical Society-Archives keeps our past within reach, curating artifacts and collections, linking to county-wide resources,…

Coles County Historical Society-Archives keeps our past within reach, curating artifacts and collections, linking to county-wide resources, and stewarding the Depot Museum and historic buildings.

From the Mattoon newsletter, October 15, 2026

Tarble Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)

2010 9th St · Charleston

Part of Eastern Illinois University, Tarble Museum of Art is where students and locals mix for thought-provoking exhibitions, creative…

Part of Eastern Illinois University, Tarble Museum of Art is where students and locals mix for thought-provoking exhibitions, creative programs, and the occasional aha moment. Come to explore, make something in a hands-on workshop, or just refresh your perspective with art that connects to real life.

From the Mattoon newsletter, October 11, 2026

Precision Combat Sports (opens in a new tab)

509 S 28th St

Precision Combat Sports brings legit American Jiu Jitsu to Mattoon as an affiliate of Pedigo Submission Fighting under the guidance of…

Precision Combat Sports brings legit American Jiu Jitsu to Mattoon as an affiliate of Pedigo Submission Fighting under the guidance of Heath Pedigo.

From the Mattoon newsletter, October 27, 2026