Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design

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Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design The Belleville Historical Society is restoring a home to serve as a Midcentury Modern Architecture Museum featuring the work of Belleville architect Charles E.

King. Designed by King in 1952 for Terry and Thelma Blazier, the house was subsequently in use as a funeral home, then as a church, before the historical society purchased it in 2015. Donations to support the renovation are greatly appreciated and may be made to the Belleville Historical Society.

Join the Bellville Historical Society next Saturday!
10/17/2026

Join the Bellville Historical Society next Saturday!

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. for the 2026 Belleville Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony!

Jacob Brosius, an innovative manufacturer, and Henry Raab, a master teacher, will be enshrined next Saturday on the Belleville Public Square. This event is free and open to the public.

Visit http://bellevillehistoricalsociety.org/belleville-history/stories/bhs-selects-2026-walk-of-fame-inductees/ to learn about the inductees!

We hope to see you on Sunday!
10/15/2026

We hope to see you on Sunday!

We hope to see you on Sunday!
10/07/2026

We hope to see you on Sunday!

You're invited to join us on Sunday, October 11, at the Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design for an art show featuring the work of artist Michael Anderson!

From 1-3 p.m. at 6 Oak Knoll Place, you can meet the artist, view his work and tour the museum! We hope to see you there!

NOTE: This art show is open every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. through November 15. See less

2027 Belleville Historical Society Calendars will be available for purchase at the museum on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. during...
10/06/2026

2027 Belleville Historical Society Calendars will be available for purchase at the museum on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. during the Michael Anderson Art Show!

We're excited to share that 2027 Belleville Historical Society Calendars are now available for purchase! The theme of the 2027 calendar is: Belleville Then and Now.

Belleville sure has changed a lot over the years. But in other ways, it’s stayed exactly the same. The Belleville Historical Society’s 2027 calendar theme is Belleville Then and Now: A celebration of the buildings, people, and life of our city and how it’s changed (and in some ways stayed the same) since its founding in 1814. Featured throughout the calendar are historical photos of Belleville alongside photos taken from the same angle today.

Calendars are available for purchase at both of our museums and our local business partners for $15. You can also purchase a calendar online and have it delivered to you for $18. Visit bellevillehistoricalsociety.org/about/calendars for more information on how to purchase a calendar!

We hope to see you on Sunday at the museum!
09/30/2026

We hope to see you on Sunday at the museum!

You're invited to join us on Sunday, October 4, at the Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design for an art show featuring the work of artist Michael Anderson!

From 1-3 p.m. at 6 Oak Knoll Place, you can meet the artist, view his work and tour the museum! We hope to see you there!

NOTE: This art show is open every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. through November 15.

See you this afternoon!
09/27/2026

See you this afternoon!

We hope to see you this afternoon for the opening of the Michael Anderson Art Show at Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design! Join us from 1-3 p.m. at the museum (6 Oak Knoll Place) to meet the artist, view his artwork and tour the museum!

The Belleville Historical Society is hosting the 15th Annual Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction today starting at 11:...
09/26/2026

The Belleville Historical Society is hosting the 15th Annual Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction today starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Garfield Street Saloon Museum!

Today’s the day! We hope that you’ll join us at the Historic Garfield Street Saloon Museum (633 East Garfield Street) today for the Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction!

Starting at 11:30 a.m., you can view paintings of historic Belleville buildings and homes painted by local artists! You'll also be able to learn a little bit about the history of each site. There will be live music, food and refreshments available for purchase, and the museum will be open for tours!

Then at 1 p.m., each painting will be up for auction with proceeds benefiting the Belleville Historical Society. We hope to see you there!

Visit bit.ly/painthistoricbelleville2026 to view a list of sites being painted and photos of some of the completed paintings!

We hope to see you on Sunday at the museum!
09/23/2026

We hope to see you on Sunday at the museum!

A new art exhibit is coming to the museum soon! It's a great opportunity to view some incredible artwork and to take a t...
09/16/2026

A new art exhibit is coming to the museum soon! It's a great opportunity to view some incredible artwork and to take a tour of the museum! We hope to see you there!

We're excited to announce a new art exhibit at the Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design (6 Oak Knoll Place)!

From September 27 to November 15, the work of artist Michael Anderson will be on display every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. In addition to meeting the artist and viewing his work, you'll also be able to tour the museum.

We hope to see you there! 🎨

09/12/2026

Take a peek inside the museum in this video!

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6 Oak Knoll Place
Belleville, IL
62223

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