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Comments:	9/23/23: Gone.<p> 8/1/25 Machine broke too much and they could not find anyone to fix it. GONE <p> As of July 2, 2016, the museum has been re-opened to the public. Please check website for current operating hours. <p> They cost $.51 each. The designs included: <br> 1) Bear <br> 2) Mastodon <br> 3) Trilobite <br> 4) Bison <p> 10/15/22: The machine was jammed in mid October of 2022, call before going there.<p>
	Please be specific regarding the machine location. Is it upstairs? Downstairs? By the entrance? etc...

Illinois State Museum

502 S Spring St
Springfield, IL , 62706

Phone: (217) 782-0979

9/23/23: Gone.

8/1/25 Machine broke too much and they could not find anyone to fix it. GONE

As of July 2, 2016, the museum has been re-opened to the public. Please check website for current operating hours.

They cost $.51 each. The designs included:
1) Bear
2) Mastodon
3) Trilobite
4) Bison

10/15/22: The machine was jammed in mid October of 2022, call before going there.

Machine 1 - in foyer at entrance