Mission
THE ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN 1952, IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT. IT PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND ADVOCATING FOR ITS PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, AND OPERATIONS. THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING AND RESEARCHING ILLINOIS' CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE.