The best arts & culture spots in Springfield

5 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Air Combat Museum

Arts & Culture

Air Combat Museum keeps aviation history alive with a lineup that includes a P-51D, P-40 Warhawk, and a Vought Corsair, plus vintage…

835 S Airport Dr · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Air Combat Museum keeps aviation history alive with a lineup that includes a P-51D, P-40 Warhawk, and a Vought Corsair, plus vintage trainers. Treat yourself this week to an hour of pure plane-nerd joy, the kind that makes you grin like a kid again.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Edwards Place Historic Home

Arts & Culture

Historic home dating to 1850s featuring period furnishings & fixtures, plus tours & special events.

700 N 4th St

“Historic home dating to 1850s featuring period furnishings & fixtures, plus tours & special events.”

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Kidzeum of Health and Science

Arts & Culture

Three-story children's museum featuring hands-on exhibits, green screen and water play.

412 E Adams St

“Three-story children's museum featuring hands-on exhibits, green screen and water play.”

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Illinois State Museum

Arts & Culture

Educational venue dedicated to the culture, history, geology, anthropology & art of Illinois.

502 S Spring St

“Educational venue dedicated to the culture, history, geology, anthropology & art of Illinois.”

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Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

Arts & Culture

Museum featuring oral histories & exhibitions on the local African-American experience.

1440 Monument Ave

“Museum featuring oral histories & exhibitions on the local African-American experience.”

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