Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is your admission cost? The
museum is free to the public during open hours. Donations are
gratefully accepted.
What
kind of facilities does the museum have for persons with disabilities? Our
museum is handicapped accessible.
What
are the photograph policies in your museum? What are the publication
policies? Photographs
for personal use may be taken of the museum's permanent collection.
Any photograph taken for publication must be approved by museum
staff. Contact the Curator at 586-2612; email bgarvey@ccfpd.org
How
do I schedule a tour? A group visit? Group
and bus tours may be scheduled through Charlsie Tice, our program
coordinator. Call 586-2612 or email at ctice@ccfpd.org School
tours may be scheduled through our educator, Sandy Osborne, 586-2612
or email at sosborne@ccfpd.org.
Do
you appraise or authenticate antiques? No,
it would be a conflict of interests for us to appraise objects
in your possession.
How
do I care for my family heirloom? We
would be happy to advise you on the care of your family heirlooms.
Please feel free to call our Curator for advice at 586-2612 or
email bgarvey@ccfpd.org
Do
you have a membership? The
museum no longer has a membership program but we do have a Friends
program. If you'd like to become a Friend of the Museum click
here, contact our director Cheryl Kennedy for more information
at 586-2612 or ckennedy@ccfpd.org.
What
kinds of things do you accept into your collection? Our
collecting period dates to 50 years before present. We accept
all sorts of objects, particularly those which illustrate the
history of E. Central Illinois and Champaign County. We accept
items temporarily, until they are reviewed by our Museum's Advisory
Committee. If accepted by the committee, items will become part
of our permanent collection.
- Traveling east on Interstate 74--Take Exit 172 and go north.
This is the exit for Gibson City, Mahomet, and Illinois Route
47.
- Traveling west on Interstate 74--Take Exit 172 and go north.
DO NOT take Exit 174. Although you will see a sign for Lake
of the Woods Park and the Early American Museum at Exit 174,
the most direct route is to use the next exit, which is Exit
172. You may use Exit 174 if you wish, but it will take you
on a longer journey through Lake of the Woods Park, and the
route will be harder to follow.
- Traveling east or west on Interstate 72 -- Take Exit and go
north. This is the exit for Mahomet and Illinois Route 47. Stay
on Illinois Route 47 as it turns through Mahomet and it will
bring you to our doorstep at the west edge of Lake of the Woods
Park.
- Traveling north or south on Interstate 57 -- Take Interstate
74 West at the edge of Champaign.
- Traveling north or south on Interstate 55 -- Take Interstate
74 East at the edge of Bloomington.
Tour
Information
Group
tours, bus tours and senior tours are available March though
December. Contact Charlie Tice, ctice@ccfpd.org
for more information.
