Alton Museum of History & Art

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2809 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
+1 (618) 462-2763
http://altonmuseum.com
The Alton Museum of History and Art was founded in 1971 to preserve the great heritage of our community. Through the exhibits, we share with you our past and present so that you too may discover the people, places and events that influenced our ancestors and continue to shape our destiny.

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4.52 reviews
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Rob L.
10/26/2019

We stopped here while visiting my hometown to share local history with my wife. The museum captures Alton's rich history which ties into many significant people and events. The hosts of the museum...

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Jason V.
6/7/2017

On the former Shurtleff College campus is the Alton Museum, which is in one of Alton's oldest buildings (185+ years old!). This is the place if you would like to know some of the history of Alton,...

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