Rees Memorial Carillon, Illinois, United States

5.0 (61 reviews) Spent Ranking #14 in Springfield Points of Interest & Landmarks

Do the Tour!!

Do the tour! The tour of the Carillon’s is about 30 minutes and you learn about how they’re played and how they came to be and how they’re made. Then if you can stay or come back for the concert when they play, it’s worth it. The concert is about another 30 minutes and sounds just wonderful. There are places to sit and relax and geese to feed too. The tour costs a nominal amount but listening to the Carillons is free.
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Address

1740 W Fayette Ave Washington Park - 1740 W. Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704-2356

Mobile

+1 217-546-3853

Website

http://www.carillon-rees.org

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 16:53

User Ratings

5.0 based on (61 reviews)

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  • 5Michelle R 5:00 PM Jun 11, 2021
    Free concerts
    I went to Washington Park to listen to the free 6:30pm Carillon Concert. Hint - I was able to watch the musician live on Facebook while listening to the concert outside! The concert was 30 minutes long and there was parking nearby. There are a few park benches scattered nearby, otherwise bring a picnic blanket or camp chair. The music was beautiful and well chosen with a theme. The night's theme was "Music for Children" and it was nice to see some multi-generation families out enjoying the evening with picnics. You can visit their Facebook page for up to date information on concerts or to hear previous concerts.
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  • 5wetravelalot007 5:00 PM Mar 25, 2021
    Unique Concert Opportunity!
    What a unique experience. We had been looking for unique ideas to experience when we moved to the area. We read about this attraction in Washinton Park and noted it. We finally realized our goal to experience one of these concerts in September. There was an Art Fair being held at the park so we decided to visit the art fair and take in one of the Carillon's regular weekend concerts. This Carillon is one of only a very limited few that is open to the public in the world. This is a bell tower comprised of 67 bells and is played by a carrillonist. It is a huge musical instrument. The concerts are held at different times based off the season you are in. You can check the Visit Springfield webpage for the exact concert times but typically from May to September they are offering two concerts a day for Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and 6:30pm. They offer some weekday concerts but check the calendar for when they will have them. This was an enjoyable unique experience. When you can experience something that you do not get to see often it adds to the experience. This place is unique and highly recommended. Will this experience fill you with wonder and joy, not likely. However if you enjoy something different and unique this is worthy of a stop. It is a free experience what do you have to lose?

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