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What to do and see in Rock Island, Illinois (IL): The Best Museums
Rock Island is a city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The original Rock Island, from which the city name is derived, is the largest island on the Mississippi River. It is now called Arsenal Island. The population was 39,018 at the 2010 census. Located on the Mississippi River, it is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, East Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population of about 380,000. The city is home to Rock Island Arsenal, the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the US, which employs 6,000 people.
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1. Fryxell Geology Museum
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Located in downtown Rock Island, Skeleton Key is a one-of-a-kind store in a one-of-a-kind historic building. Over 80 vendors lend their expertise and talent to showcase a collection of art, antiques, and locally crafted gifts ideas - all under one roof! With everything from jewelry and candles, to fine antiques and original art, Skeleton Key has something for every taste and budget.
3. Rock Island Arsenal Museum
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the Army’s second oldest museum. It first opened to the public on July 4, 1905. The museum tells the story of Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island from the establishment of Fort Armstrong in 1816 to today. Among the museum's highlights is its firearms collection. Consisting of more than 1200 military and civilian firearms, the collection is one of the most unique in the country. Visitors can see a wall-gun from the American Revolution, rifles from the Little Bighorn Battlefield and Custer’s last stand, and experiment firearms from Rock Island Arsenal’s Rodman Laboratories. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from Noon to 4:00pm
Reviewed By 567arisl
Unbelievable amounts of guns! Any gun and military enthusiast would enjoy their time here! The amount of information on all the weaponry there is very extensive
4. The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
5. Hauberg Museum
6. Colonel Davenport House
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