Events & Programs
Looking for something new to do? Check out our upcoming events and programs. Tune into a livestream, or watch a recording of a past program on our YouTube channel.
Women's History Month
Discover Local Women's History at the McLean County Museum of History! The Museum's latest Rotunda Installatio...
50 Years of Women's Rights: an Interactive and Intergenerational Exploration
The Museum and League of Women Voters of McLean County are excited to welcome folks of all ages to join us on Saturday,...
2024 History Makers Honoree Reveal
Join us on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m. in the Museum's Courtroom, or live online via the ...
Museum Closed for Staff Development Day
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop closes for a day once every quarter to hold...
"Connect the Dots" with Autism McLean at the Museum
Kick-off Autism Awareness Month with this Autism Friendly Community "Connect the Dots" Event hosted at the Museum by ...
Lunch & Learn: Creating a Sensory Garden with U of I Extension Brittnay Haag
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about sensory gardens with U of I Extension educator Brittnay Haag on Thursday, April 11,...
Plan Your Visit
With five exhibit galleries, a hands on Discovery Room, and four floors of Museum to explore, there's a lot of history to get caught up on. So let's cover the essentials to help you plan your Museum visit.
Exhibits
Explore the rich history of McLean County in our five permanent exhibits, hands on Discovery Room, and numerous displays. Our online exhibits bring McLean County history to you, wherever you are.
Research
The Museum has thousands of online and on-site resources for researching local history topics and genealogy. These are some of our most popular resources.
Learn
Our educational programs reach thousands of students, seniors, and community members each year.
Become a Member
Want free admission to the Museum every day of the year? Or invitations to special member-only events? Becoming a member is a meaningful contribution to the Museum's mission of preserving local history. Plus, enjoy reciprocal benefits at over 400 museums & historic sites in the U.S. through the Time Travelers Program.
Join usBecome a Volunteer
We provide rewarding opportunities for active volunteers and flexible positions for occasional volunteers too.
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