Arts and Culture

Orpheum Children’s Science Museum

In 1989 the Preservation and Conservation Association began its campaign to preserve the theater that currently houses The Orpheum Museum. In 1994 it was purchased by The Discovery Place, Inc which then turned it into a hands-on science demonstration museum and opened the doors on December 27, 1994. Here children can take part in any of the numerous projects and events like Weekend Wizards, a fun packed
Saturday of games and activities. Schools and groups of a variety ages are welcome to take part in field trips, after school events, and even birthday parties. Also through the Orpheum kids can get involved in the Girls Do Science club. View their website at http://www.m-crossroads.org/orpheum/.

Champaign County Historical Museum

The mission of the Champaign County Historical Museum is to discover, collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret objects relating to the history of the County, and to provide educational programs about the County’s heritage and the Museum’s collections. They use the county’s artifacts in formal and informal educational activities, to interpret that history to the public. For more information or to
contact them visit their website at http://www.champaignmuseum.org.

The Conservatory of Central Illinois

The Conservatory of Central Illinois is the only nonprofit community music school serving downstate Illinois. The Conservatory located at 113 South Walnut Street is a leading cultural institution contributing
to the quality of life in Champaign-Urbana. Check out their website at http://www.conservatorycentralil.org for further information on how to take part or for future performances.

Springer Cultural Center

Located in the heart of downtown Champaign, the Springer Cultural Center offers cultural, recreational, and educational programs for all ages as well as workshops, lectures, exhibits, and performances. The stately Springer Cultural Center provides the perfect setting for parties, meetings, conferences, luncheons, demonstrations, and receptions. Their website has further information on times and
reservations: http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com.