Telling Quincy's Stories, Past, Present and Future

The Crown Jewel of the Gem City!

At The Quincy Museum, we know your free time and leisure activities are important. We offer a diverse range of services to meet the cultural, entertainment and recreational interests of our customers in the Quincy, IL area. Whether you are looking to tour a wonderfully restored historic home, explore local history, learn about dinosaurs, Native Americans or local wildlife with your kids or just looking for an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon, the Quincy Museum is your destination!

Museum Tours

Come visit the museum and tour all the great programs we have available. 
We would love to see you.

Hours


Currently Closed for Public Tours

We will re-open in April 2024. School field trips, events, and tours of 10+ people can be scheduled depending on staff/volunteer availability.  Please call the Museum to schedule.  See you in the Spring! 

 

Admission

Visiting the museum is affordable and easy.
$5 for Adults
$3 for Children
(aged 3 and up or student with valid ID)

2023 Schedule!

Come Join Us!


 

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

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New Exhibits for 2023

Come and see our new exhibits for 2023! Featured in our second-floor galleries are Celebrating Quincy's Arts, a two room exhibit featuring architectural salvage from Quincy and Adams County and from the historic Newcomb-Stillwell House. Featured are cases celebrating the history of several local arts organizations. Also on display is Harry Hyatt and Folklore, examining the life and work of Harry Hyatt, who collected the folklore of Adams County. 

Educational Programs - Quincy Museum

Educational Programs

Call us and ask about our new programs where The Quincy Museum can come to your classroom!

  • Growing up in the 1890s

    Includes a fun hands-on activity. Designed for children of all ages.

  • Backyard and Ocean Animals

    This class is appropriate for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

  • Christmas

    Our Christmas classes are appropriate for children of all ages.

  • Dinosaurs

    This class is appropriate for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

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Facility Rentals

Did you know that the Quincy Museum is available for weddings, showers, parties, and meetings?

We offer our Great Hall for smaller weddings (up to 50 guests, including the wedding party) and our outdoor lawns and porches for larger weddings. We also offer our third-floor ballroom as a location for your shower, party or meeting.

Please call The Quincy Museum Office at 217-224-7669 for more information.