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National Museum of Surveying

National Museum of Surveying is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Springfield, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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National Museum of Surveying

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About this museum

What is National Museum of Surveying?

The National Museum of Surveying was originally the Michigan Museum of Surveying, but in 2007, the museum moved to Springfield, Illinois, to become a national museum. The museum officially opened in Springfield on September 24, 2010 and closed in January, 2013. In the 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) space, the museum housed many exhibits on surveying, a room sponsored by NCEES, and the Science on a Sphere. The museum was on the Old State Capitol Plaza, just north of the Old State Capitol.

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The record

Museum details

Name
National Museum of Surveying
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Springfield
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.surveyingmuseum.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8401700339
Coordinates
39.75547, -89.57494
What kind of museum is National Museum of Surveying?

National Museum of Surveying is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is National Museum of Surveying located?

National Museum of Surveying is located in Springfield, Illinois at approximately 39.75547, -89.57494. See the map above.

Does National Museum of Surveying have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.surveyingmuseum.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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