plants, come see this unique exhibition blending art and botanical specimens.

On permanent display is the spectacular “Morton D. Barker Paperweight Collection.” View stunning examples of paperweights from renowned glass factories in France, England, Bohemia and the United States.

The Illinois State Museum Store is the place to shop for unique gifts made in Illinois. The store features one-of-a-kind jewelry, art glass, hand-turned wood, pottery, fiber, woven baskets and much more made by juried Illinois artisans from throughout the state. The store also has a wide selection of educational toys and souvenirs of Illinois.

The Illinois State Museum is located at 502 S. Spring Street on the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, just south of the Capitol Building in the State Capitol complex. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 am-5 pm, Sun. noon-5 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission is free. Free parking is available in the Visitors Center lot one block west of the museum on Edwards Street. For more information, contact 217/782-7386 www.museum.state.il.us.