Had an interactive kids section that my boys enjoyed playing in. Thursdays is free admission for…read moreall sections and we really enjoyed that. They had scavenger hunts for the main gallery for kids to do. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the outdoor sculptures as well.

We visited at the Museum while at an overnight stay in Mt Vernon. After dinner we headed to the…read moreCenter for their Thursday evening out door concert on the patio. (A regular event during the summer). Free of any cost. Plenty of parking and easy to find. The music on this particular evening was just OK but we were able to get into the museum to browse. It was perfect, since the crowd was outside there was no one in the galleries inside. Not a particulary large collection but some interesting art in the main gallery. Being from Louisville, the Derby City it was fun to see an exhibit of Derby Hats by Dianne Isbell displayed in the main foyer. The museum typically has a $5 admission fee but free entry on Thursdays. It was spacious, clean and well organized. I was inpressed for a museum of its size to have the collection it did. My love of art was really satiated with the outdoor sclupture garden. There must have been 30 outdoor scluptures (one of my favorite mediums of art) in the outdoors gardens surrounding the museum. About half of the scluptures are in an open field without a walkway so you must be careful walking in the grass. But some of the scluptures are situated around the lake in the back and the museum itself. So plenty to see, explore, entertain and delight in this small town venue.

There's a decent amount to do here for $9. We showed up at opening on a Friday and it was an…read moreabsolute ghost town. Depressing... but great for our small kids! There are three huge bounce houses, and two smaller ones for toddlers. Usually my kid loves them, but he was a little spooked by the dim lighting throughout the facility. The toddler area is awesome -- lots of slow moving rides, climbing structures, and a massive ball pit. The one major drawback here is the blaster part. My son is tall enough to enter (36"), but adults can't go in unless they pay $5. So, I had to watch my son play from afar, without being able to show him how anything worked. Lastly, I'm not sure if this place is gonna close soon or what, but at least one arcade game was broken and the claw machines were 95% empty. These considerations definitely left a negative impression.

Both a History of Benton and Franklin County History both Good and Bad Worth the entry fee.read more

This 1905 Franklin County Jail Museum is a very interesting walk through Benton's history…read more Featuring one of the last public executions in Illinois of Charlie Berger, this museum has original noose, weapons, newspaper articles and other historical documentation. When you walk into the house, you enter a beautiful, classic early 1900s home. A very welcoming home with reconstructed living room and kitchen. Prepare to be surprised! It is only when you near the back of the house that you find the white, rusted heavy iron door. Open this door and you enter a cold, dark realm that even Tim Burton couldn't recreate. Perhaps a hundred years for rusting and paint chipping contributes to the overall gloom. These are the prison cells that inspire modern day fiction. All the windows have bars. And the view from the outermost window is of the gallows. These gallows have been recreated in the position they originally stood. There are multiple rooms of cells which you can enter and take photos of. Don't use the toilets, though. They are a bit old. :) Escape back into the semblance of normalcy of the house and head upstairs to take in additional Benton history. The normal bathroom is up there: very clean. When the Beatles FIRST came to America, this is where they played. The museum curator stated that she was a young girl when they arrived: "We had no idea who they were...They weren't known in America at the time, but we all hurried to get a look. We didn't end up seeing them though." There is civil war paraphernalia and an autographed photo of town local John Malkovich. I highly recommend this location! The curator is very knowledgeable and friendly. The location is a few miles off the nearby highway.

This place has been here forever but it's been years since I have gone. I was super impressed…read more Staff was helpful. Place was super clean. Equipment was in good space. There are daily specials- some days it's by the hour and some days by the game, so take a look. I am sure there are league nights so call first but late Sunday afternoon was perfect

Always clean and a fun atmosphere! Great food and drinks! Fast service always. Great for a family…read moreday or a date night. They also have an arcade and a pro shop!

A interesting piece of Bentons History and a view into the past of garage/dealership Plus the old…read morecars and memorabilia.

Very nice museum. If you like seeing vintage automobiles up close and personal, the 1910's Franklin…read moreCounty Garage Museum fills the bill - Built in 1910, this structure served as the first Ford franchise for Franklin County. Six beautiful vehicles along with 90% original equipment and signage are displayed within.

Came to see wicked 10/10 experience highly recommended!…read more friendly staff and the manager Bri is exceptional! Thank you for the amazing service will be back

Bathroom is filthy. Checking in and cleaning every hour is needed. I can't imagine what the theater…read morelooks like. After seeing the bathroom, I decided not to stay.