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 Updated: 8/1/2020 
Vermilion County War Museum
Danville, Illinois
Description

The museum occupies almost 14,000 sq.ft. in the former Carnegie Library, and features many displays including: Revolutionary War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and current conflicts, with special displays for D-Day, Communications, Trench Art, Medal of Honor, and many many more.

The Vermilion County War Museum opened on Veteran's Day, 1999. We continue to have visitors every day and new artifacts are coming in constantly.

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History

Opened November 11, 1999. Resides in old Carnegie Library building.

Artifact Collections
Complete U.S. military history.

The museum covers every military conflict our country has been involved in; from the Revolutionary War up to current conflicts. Special permanent exhibits include: Medal of Honor, POW/MIA, Merchant Marines and Navy Armed Guard, D-Day, War in the Pacific, Trench Art, and many more.

Research Collections

Extensive library and document collection.

Personal diaries. Photo albums. Training manuals.
Programs

Various educational programs are available to all age groups.

Facilities

Small lecture hall with video projector, screen, p/a system, wireless internet.

Governance

501(C)3 corp.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: False

Services
Become a Member

An excellent way to support the Museum is by becoming a member. Your contribution will help ensure that our important work continues. Memberships are available at a variety of levels.

Private Tours are available.

Group Tours, please call in advance to schedule.

Group Tours
Address
307 N. Vermilion St.
Danville, IL 61832
phone: 217-431-0034
e-mail: vcwm@comcast.net
home page: www.vcwm.org
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Hours of Operation
Sunday - Wednesdayclosed
Thursday - Friday12 PM - 4 PM
Saturday10 AM - 4 PM

Closed weekdays in January. Re-opening on Tuesday and Wednesday when the pandemic ceases.

Admission

Adults: $5
Military (with ID): Free
Members: Free
Students (): $2
Children under 6: Free
[Under 18]: $2

Museum Type(s)
History
Historical Society
Library
Military
Specialized
Staff
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