Illinois State Bank Building, 6th and Hampshire, designed by Architect, Martin J. Geise

Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design

332 Maine St. • Quincy, IL  62301
Phone: (217) 224-6873 • Fax: (217) 224-0006

The Museum is closed for the Winter Season until March 20.

The Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design will be closed until March 20. During this time museum staff will dismantle the Gardner-Denver and Gardner Family exhibits and prepare for the three new exhibits that will open March 20.

“Martin J. Geise - Architect ” is an exhibit of local architect Martin J. Geise’s works.  Along with the photos, the exhibit also includes some of his blueprints and artifacts. Geise designed many buildings and homes in Quincy and the surrounding area from the early 1900 ’s until the late 30’s. This exhibit runs until August 2, 2010.

“Aspirations in Glass” features the museum’s beautiful stained glass collection in the second floor gallery.  This breath taking exhibit shows the stained glass windows from a variety of churches in the area that have been demolished.  There are also pews and artifacts from area churches included in the display. This exhibit is primarily permanent, but some peices are changed from year to year.

Builders and Manufacturers of Quincy is an exhibit that features the builders and manufacturers of building materials in the Quincy area. This exhibit will change annually. The 2009-2010 exhibit features Rees Construction and Michelmann Steel Construction and the brick manufacturers of Quincy. This exhibit is on display in the second story of the building. This exhibit runs until August 29, 2010.

Three new exhibits will be opening on March 20, 2010! They are "The Bridges and Structures of the Mississippi River around Quincy, Illinois", "The Architectural Styles of Quincy and its Environs", and "Gone But Not Forgotten".

Group tours are available by appointment.  Please call the museum at 217-224-6873.