The Museum Store

 

Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring St. (Cross Street: Edwards)
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0979
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/main/store.html

The Museum Store at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield displays and sells items related to the museum's natural and cultural collections, exhibits, and programs. A large selection of fine crafts by juried members of the Illinois Artisans Program is showcased and available for purchase. Museum members receive a discount.

Hours

  • Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
  • Sun: noon-5pm
  • Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Admission

  • Free

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Street parking
  • Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
    • State Capitol Complex Visitors Center Lot
    • College and Edwards Sts. (one block west of Museum)
    • Free parking

Features for People with Service Animals

  • Nearest natural surface/grassy dog relief area
    • In front of museum

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Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Strobe fire alarms in public areas and restrooms

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Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Staff on hand to assist
  • Height clearance at least 80"
  • No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

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Accessible Entrance

  • Ramped entry to museum
  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • 2 doors in series—adequate space between
  • Automatic or push button door

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

  • Wheelchair
    • Available from—lobby coat check

Interior Access

  • Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

  • Door clearance at least 36"
  • Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
  • Elevator controls 54" or less
  • Note: Museum Store is on the left side of the lobby as one enters the building. The elevator provides access to other areas of the museum including fine art galleries.

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Coat Check
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Note: Sales counter slightly high at 38"

Exhibits/Sale Displays

  • On accessible route
  • Space to approach/view/maneuver
  • Many items can be viewed from seated position
    • Staff on hand to assist

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Accessible Public Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • Location
    • Museum lobby
  • Access symbol identifies facility
  • Entry door at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Space in restroom to maneuver—5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
  • Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
  • Stall door at least 32" clearance
  • Stall door swings out
  • Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
  • Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
  • Toilet height 17" to 19"
  • Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
  • Insulated sink pipes
  • Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
  • Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
  • Faucet controls automatic or lever type
  • Latch operable with closed fist
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none

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