Sharp Museum
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1000 Faner Dr, Carbondale IL 62901 Hours
About Sharp Museum
The Sharp Museum has been a repository of artifacts since Dr. Cyrus Thomas was commissioned to begin collecting for a museum by the first board of Trustees of Southern Illinois Normal University some time before 1871. The Museum formally opened to the public in 1874 and was located in the first Old Main Building. Since then, it has occupied 11 different locations across campus. The Museum has been located in Faner Hall since 1974. The Museum's 150 Anniversary Year was 2024.
Most Recent Reviews
October 2025
I love visiting this museum. It does a wonderful job of showcasing everything Southern Illinois is passionate about, and the regular events create a fantastic sense of community.
June 2025
Wonderful temporary expositions and film showing, with inviting museum spaces, insight into local histories, and great art pieces in the permanent collection. Will definitely be back
January 2022
The University museum is one of the features that sold me on SIU. What an amazing opportunity for every department to have the opportunity to display, facilitate, and learn from everything that an on-site museum offers.Proud and thrilled that the university museum is back on campus and is here to stay.
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