It's been a contentious topic whether or not to close the Illinois State Museum. The governor has called for closing all the facilities in the state's museum system as a way to save money for a state budget that's very much in the red.
Meanwhile, many say that plan is short-sighted. The museum houses a variety of objects and artifacts that tell the story of our state. It also contains an expanse of fine art that has been donated over the years.
A show called "Spectrum" at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield is on display until the 25th of this month. There is a reception Thursday night from 6 to 7:30 that is open to the public. Jim Zimmer is the Director of Art and History there. He joined us for this interview about the art show:
