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The Douglas County Museum is a non-profit Museum that preserves and exhibits the historical artifact

The Douglas County Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is operated by a full-time Director and volunteers. The museum features exhibits about a wide range of topics pertinent to the history of Douglas County and East Central Illinois. Throughout the year, the museum staff also offers a wide range of special events and programs.

04/07/2026

It seems the Easter Bunny has left some eggs behind! Stop in at the museum through the end of April to see if you can spot some of the eggs hidden throughout our exhibits. 🐰🥚

Search carefully and mark down the numbers of the eggs you find!

Find as many as you can and receive a small prize for your efforts!

We can’t wait to see how many you can spot—happy hunting! 🌷

03/31/2026

🌸 Spring has sprung, and we’re celebrating with a fun and creative craft this Saturday! Join us as we make beautiful origami butterflies - perfect for the season. 🦋

Looking for a challenge? Try your hand at hopping bunny origami, just in time for Easter! 🐰

All skill levels are welcome - come fold, create, and enjoy a little springtime fun with us!

✨ Crafts are just $1 per person, and every dollar helps fund future Saturday craft events!

03/25/2026

Last night we hosted the Douglas County Annual Meeting—thank you to everyone who joined us!

If you weren’t able to attend, we’ve got you covered—check out the slides below for a recap of where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

We’re looking forward to an exciting 2026–2027 year ahead, with anticipated exhibit changes, organizational updates, hands-on crafts, and engaging guest speakers.

There’s a lot to look forward to, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved.

03/09/2026

📢 Temporary Hours Notice

The Douglas County Museum will be operating under temporary hours from March 16, 2026 - March 23, 2026.

During this time, the museum will be open:
Monday, 3/16: 10AM-4PM
Tuesday, 3/17: 10AM-4PM
Wednesday, 3/18: CLOSED
Thursday, 3/19: 10AM-4PM
Friday, 3/20: 10AM-4PM
Saturday, 3/21: 10AM-2PM
Monday, 3/23: CLOSED

We appreciate your understanding while we operate under this temporary schedule. Please feel free to message us or contact the museum if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

03/03/2026

🌈 Saturday Craft at the Museum – Lucky Little Leprechauns Welcome! 🍀

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a colorful and festive craft! We’ll be making a paper chain rainbow complete with a pot of gold — the perfect decoration to brighten up your home and bring a little extra luck your way.

This craft is fun for all ages and only $1 to participate, with proceeds helping us continue to offer creative Saturday activities at the museum.

Stop by, get crafty, and maybe even find your own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈✨

We can’t wait to see you there!

02/27/2026

🌈 Saturday Craft: Follow the Rainbow! 🍀

Join us at the Museum for our next Saturday Craft as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Next Saturday, March 7th, we’ll be creating colorful paper chain rainbows with a shiny pot of gold at the end - a fun and festive decoration just in time for the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated for centuries in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Today, the holiday is filled with cheerful traditions like wearing green, spotting shamrocks, and of course - searching for that lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈✨

📅 Join us this Saturday
💵 Cost: $1 per participant with all supplies included (helps us fund future Saturday crafts!)
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome

Come get creative and add a little luck o’ the Irish to your weekend - we hope to see you there! 🍀

02/20/2026

As the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse has kicked off, be sure to celebrate with us at the museum tomorrow as we create paper lanterns to bring good luck and new beginnings for the months ahead! 🧧

While crafting, you’ll also get to explore fun and fascinating facts about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year- so it’s creativity and a little history rolled into one!

Crafts are just $1 per participant, and every dollar goes directly toward supporting and expanding our Saturday craft programming.
Stop by during open hours, bring a friend, and join the new year with a little creativity and color. We can’t wait to see you! 🧧🎉

02/11/2026

🎨🧧 Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Creative Twist!

Join us next Saturday, February 21, for our Craft Day as we celebrate Lunar New Year at the museum!

This Saturday’s craft is themed around Lunar New Year and celebrating the Year of the Horse!

Join us as we make beautiful paper lanterns, a traditional symbol of good luck and new beginnings. While crafting, you’ll also get to explore fun and fascinating facts about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year- so it’s creativity and a little history rolled into one!

Crafts are just $1 per participant, and every dollar goes directly toward supporting and expanding our Saturday craft programming.

Stop by during open hours, bring a friend, and join the new year with a little creativity and color. We can’t wait to see you! 🧧🎉

02/07/2026

👀 Check out one of our newest displays at the museum!

Featuring prints and photos from the Tuscola Journal from 1950 through the early 1960s—a time when the local newspaper was the heartbeat of the community. From milestones and celebrations to everyday moments, the Journal captured the stories that connected neighbors and preserved local history.

Who knows… you might spot a loved one—or even yourself.
I spy with my little eye 👀✨

02/03/2026

✨ Something NEW is blooming at the museum this year! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Saturday Crafts on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays that we’re open! 🎨✂️

💖 This Saturday’s craft is Valentine’s Day-themed!
Join us as we make paper flower bouquets, perfect for sharing with someone special (or keeping for yourself 💐). While crafting, you’ll also get to explore fun and fascinating facts about the history of Valentine’s Day- so it’s creativity and a little history rolled into one!

We hope you’ll stop by, get crafty, and help us kick off this new tradition at the museum. See you Saturday!

Each craft session is just $1 per person to participate. That small fee helps us fund supplies and plan even more fun craft activities for future Saturdays- thank you for supporting our programs!

12/04/2025

Our curious elf is back once more, wandering the museum from floor to floor. Today he climbs down the military hall, tip-toeing past uniforms, helmets, and gear from days long gone. He even spots shiny bullets behind the glass, his eyes wide with wonder at the stories they hold.

So if you stroll through and take a look around, keep watch for tiny footprints on the ground. You never know where our elf might be—exploring history with a dash of Christmas glee!

Address

700 S Main Street
Tuscola, IL
61953

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12172532535

Website

http://www.douglascountymuseum.org/

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