The Altamont Living Museum is a not-for-profit organization and we offer many forms of entertainment. You'll find award winning performers, plays performed by our local theater troupe A.C.T. and Altamont High school students, country/bluegrass variety shows on Tuesday nights, and memorabilia exhibits on display for your enjoyment. The building is also available for special events such as receptions, special music shows and meetings. The museum has a stage complete with stage lighting, lighting booth, sound system, a sound booth and a house that seats about 120. Downstairs we have a kitchen and a meeting room that is capable of holding 40 people comfortably. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited in the ALM.
There are a few things that make the ALM unique: - The ALM is a community service that can provide all this for little or no cost.
- The building was a church built in 1912, and it still has all it's original beauty like:
- Stain Glass Windows
- Wooden Pews for House Seating
- Period wood floors
- An antique tin patterned ceiling
- Period lighting fixtures still in use
- It is handicap accessible with an elevator
- Central air conditioning and heating
- Free parking nearby
We invite you to come by and see the museum. Please either call (217-690-2935) or
E-Mail us before you arrive. The ALM is run and managed by a volunteer board of directors and many community volunteers with which we could not continue to operate. We are always glad to hear your comments. Let us know what you think by sending an E-Mail to
board@altamontlivingmuseum
Many of the plays presented in the ALM are produced and performed by the Altamont Community Theater (ACT). If you would like to learn more about ACT or join their next production drop us an e-mail. Every Tuesday night the ALM is proud to host the Tuesday Night Bluegrass show.
ALM Theater Season FormailizedThe ALM Board, ACT and ACHS have announced a formal theater season schedule for the ALM.
- ACT Spring Production - Late March or Early April
- ACHS Spring Play - Late April or Early May
- ALM Annual Fundraiser Talent Show - Late July
- ACT Fall Production - October
- ACT/ALM Christmas Show - Early December
Take a look at our pictures in
the ALM Picture Gallery!
Mark Phillips & the lll ( 3rd) Generation Bluegrass Band will be live and on stage at the Little Ryman in Altamont, Illinois. This great Bluegrass group is touring from Norman, OK to the East Coast. We are fortunate to get them to stop by the Little Ryman in Altamont, IL for a Bluegrass Concert. Playing and singing all your Bluegrass favorites. ($$$$$ go to help build a Habitat Home in Altamont ) ! ! !
Next Best Thing - Bluegrass Band This is the group we have been waiting for. When you think of Bluegrass Greats in the female sector, there’s a few comes to mind.… Rhonda Vincent & the Rage.. Well this is the Next Best Thing. Rhonda’s daughters ( Sally and Tensel ). You talk about great harmony with this 5 piece band )..Well, The Old Time Bluegrass sound don’t get any better. ( Plan to attend-Good Cause )! ! ! Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door the night of the performance. Doors open at 6pm.