Contact Information
139 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918 | (618) 201-6452
visitcarterville.com/Visit/History-Heritage
facebook.com/CartervilleHeritageMuseum
April-December: Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Carterville Heritage Museum
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of a former 1924 high school, hundreds of photos and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic, custom-designed t-shirts, custom ornaments, and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers.
Highlights
Rotating Exhibits
Comprised of both permanent and rotating displays, every visit to the Museum will seem like your first.
Mistletoe Market
Each year the Preservation Foundation hosts the Mistletoe Market as a fundraiser for the museum.
TIps for Carterville Heritage Museum
Buy the Book – Get your own copy of “Carterville, Cambria & Crainville: A Look Back At Our Towns” at the museum.
Ornate Ornaments – Each year the museum and Preservation Foundation sell ornaments that commemorate the history of the Tri-C area.
