Village of Elsah Museum
26 La Salle Street
PO Box 117
618-374-1059

Located in the Elsah Village Hall, which was erected in 1887, and operated by the Village of Elsah and the Historic Elsah Foundation, the Village of Elsah Museum covers the history of the town from its founding by James Semple in 1853. Visitors will find exhibits covering the varied architectural styles found throughout the town, Principia College, nearby New Piasa Chautauqua, and tools and other implements used by past residents. Special exhibits are held periodically.

Residents of the past	An old time classroom

	9TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT July 26 to October 18, 2008
	The museum hosts an annual photography exhibit designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the beauty and unique qualities of Elsah and the immediate area in every season. This year’s exhibit’s theme is “Colors and Contrasts of Elsah” and professional and amateur photographers will be judged by Janice Nesser-Chu, a working photographer/artist and photography professor. Click here for additional information. Photo right by Ben Johnson is entitled "Methodist Church" and is the 2007 Purchase Prize Photograph.

Visiting the Village of Elsah Museum
     Visiting Hours
          Open April through October
          Friday through Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
There is no charge to visit the Village of Elsah Museum.

Directions: From the Great River Road take Mill Street into town. Take a left at Selma Street to LaSalle Street. Take a left on LaSalle Street, the museum will be on the left.

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Learn more about the Elsah area.