Monastery Musuem Tours

The Teutopolis Monastery Museum located off Route 40 at 110 South Garrett Street will be open Sunday, August 4th, 2019. Hours are from 12:30 – 4:00 pm.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.  Housed on the second floor of the former Franciscan Novitiate visitors can view more than 30 rooms of artifacts used by the Franciscan Friars, bibles and books in different languages, pioneer artifacts including farm tools, clocks, furniture, quilts, toys and much more, tour the Mausoleum and St. Francis Church with stained glass windows which depicts highlights in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.  To be able to view the entire museum it is best to come early in the afternoon.  A chair lift is available for anyone not able to climb stairs. Special group tours for 10 or more adults or school groups can be arranged for days other than the scheduled Sunday openings. Call St. Francis Church at (217) 857-6404 ext. 236 and leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.