Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, Champaign-Urbana

#13 among attractions in Champaign-Urbana

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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. ()

Established: 26 September 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 40°6'17"N, 88°13'51"W

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1103 S 6th StChampaign-Urbana 61820-6223 United States

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Day trips

Sousa Archives and Center for American Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Huff Hall, Alma Mater, Krannert Art Museum.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Champaign-Urbana
12 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...
~690 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Huff Hall, Champaign-Urbana
4 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.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Alma Mater, Champaign-Urbana
10 min walk • The Alma Mater, a bronze statue by sculptor Lorado Taft, is a beloved symbol of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
~1000 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Krannert Art Museum, Champaign-Urbana
5 min walk • The Krannert Art Museum is a fine art museum located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
~1080 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Foellinger Auditorium, Champaign-Urbana
6 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.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
13 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.
~1380 ftNE
Colonial revival architecture
Illini Union, Urbana
7 min walk • The Illini Union, located at 1401 West Green Street in Urbana, Illinois, on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, is the student union for the University.
~1270 ftNE
Beaux-Arts architecture
English Building, Urbana
7 min walk • The English Building, previously known as the Woman's Building and Bevier Hall, is a historic structure on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
~1300 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Astronomical Observatory, Urbana
7 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.
~1840 ftN
Architecture, Tower
Altgeld Hall, Champaign-Urbana
9 min walk • Altgeld Hall, located at 1409 West Green Street in Urbana, Illinois on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, was built in 1896–97 and was designed by Nathan Ricker and James M.
~1000 ftSE
Tower
McFarland Carillon, Urbana
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sousa Archives and Center for American Music open?

Sousa Archives and Center for American Music is open:

Monday 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 12 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sousa Archives and Center for American Music?

Nearby attractions include Main Library, Urbana (3 min walk), St. John's Catholic Newman Center, Champaign-Urbana (3 min walk), Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, Champaign-Urbana (5 min walk), Lincoln Hall, Champaign-Urbana (5 min walk).

How to get to Sousa Archives and Center for American Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sousa Archives and Center for American Music:

Bus

Sixth & Armory • Lines: 13S, 1S, 4E, 4W, 9A, 9B (2 min walk)
Sixth & Gregory • Lines: 21, 4E, 4W, 9A, 9B (2 min walk)

Train

Champaign-Urbana (25 min walk)