Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign-Urbana

#50 among attractions in Champaign-Urbana

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The Illinois Natural History Survey, located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, is an active research institution with over 200 staff members, and it maintains one of the largest State-operated museums in the United States, with collections totaling over 9.5 million specimens of amphibians, annelids, birds, crustaceans, fish, fungi, insects, mammals, mollusks, plants, and reptiles from around the world. It is part of the Prairie Research Institute. ()

Established: 1858 (166 years ago)Coordinates: 40°5'34"N, 88°14'23"W

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Champaign-Urbana United States

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Illinois Natural History Survey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium, Huff Hall, Krannert Art Museum.

~1650 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
State Farm Center, Champaign-Urbana
8 min walk • The State Farm Center, a prominent arena in the heart of Champaign, Illinois, stands as a testament to the vibrant sports and entertainment culture in the United States. Constructed in 1963 and originally known as the Assembly Hall, this iconic venue has been a...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Champaign-Urbana
13 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a landmark of Champaign-Urbana in Illinois, stands as a proud testament to the spirit of sports and remembrance in the heartland of America. This expansive stadium, inaugurated in 1923, serves as the home ground for the University of Illinois at...
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Huff Hall, Champaign-Urbana
22 min walk • Huff Hall is a 4,050-seat multi-purpose arena in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The arena opened in 1925 and was known as Huff Gymnasium until the 1990s. It is named after George Huff, who was the school's athletic director from 1895 to 1935.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Krannert Art Museum, Champaign-Urbana
20 min walk • The Krannert Art Museum is a fine art museum located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
1.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Foellinger Auditorium, Champaign-Urbana
29 min walk • The Foellinger Auditorium, located at 709 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a concert hall and the university's largest lecture hall. It is the southernmost building on the main quad.
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
35 min walk • The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is an educational and performing arts complex located at 500 South Goodwin Avenue in Urbana, Illinois and on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Herman C.
1.1 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Astronomical Observatory, Urbana
29 min walk • The University of Illinois Astronomical Observatory, located at 901 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was built in 1896, and was designed by Charles A. Gunn.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, Champaign-Urbana
25 min walk • The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music documents American music through historical artifacts and archival records in multiple formats. The center is part of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign's library system and the University of Illinois School of Music.
1 miNE
Tower
McFarland Carillon, Urbana
25 min walk • The McFarland Carillon, sometimes referred to as the McFarland Bell Tower or McFarland Memorial Bell Tower is a 185-foot bell tower located on the South Quad of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
1.1 miNE
Botanical garden
University of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection, Urbana
29 min walk • The University of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection is a 2,000-square-foot conservatory and botanical garden located in the Plant Sciences Laboratory Greenhouses, on the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign campus, 1201 South Dorner Drive, Urbana, Illinois.
1.2 miNE
Georgian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Louise Freer Hall, Urbana
32 min walk • Louise Freer Hall, also known as the Women's Gymnasium, is a historic building on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Built in 1930, it was the last of the university's buildings designed by Charles A. Platt, who was responsible for the university's overall plan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Illinois Natural History Survey?

Nearby attractions include State Farm Center, Champaign-Urbana (8 min walk), Memorial Stadium, Champaign-Urbana (13 min walk), Krannert Art Museum, Champaign-Urbana (20 min walk), Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity House, Champaign-Urbana (21 min walk).

How to get to Illinois Natural History Survey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Illinois Natural History Survey:

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First at iHotel • Lines: 14E, 14W (3 min walk)
First & St. Mary's Rd. • Lines: 10E, 10W, 14E, 14W, 1N, 1S, 9A (4 min walk)