I visited this museum in January and I really enjoyed it. There is a lot to see and it's a great history lesson, especially if you're from out of town. Definitely a kid friendly place and very educational. The place is a bit run-down but I did notice there was some restoration going on. Admission is free and you can park right across the street. The building is beautiful and the museum wasn't very crowded which is nice. They close early at 2:00 PM, something to keep in mind.