Events
View our listing of upcoming events and programs. Looking for past events? Find them on our list of past events. To view recordings of past events, or to tune into a livestream, visit our YouTube channel.
Every Saturday at 9:00am
Museum at the Market
Museum at the Farmer's Market presented by Illinois Farm BureauSaturdays on the Museum Square in Downtown Bloomington May thr...
Every Tuesday at 5:00pm
Old Time Music (Jam Session)
Join the Old Time Music group every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Museum. A laid back and diverse group of musicia...
FREE Admission for Envisioning Justice's Wellness Weekend
The Museum will be FREE all day on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, for Wellness Weekend, organized by the newly fo...
Dirty Laundry: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join us for a FREE viewing of the documentary Dirty Laundry at the Normal Theater on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m., hosted by the ...
FUJI|||||||||||TA presented by pt.fwd
The Museum, in partnership with pt.fwd, is excited present FUJI|||||||||||TA during his upcoming US and EU tour. This free concert...
Lunch & Learn: Artists, Advocates, Acrobats, and More! Women Who Made McLean County History
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about women who made McLean County history on Thursday, March 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. wi...
Lucy's Girls: Lucy Orme Morgan and the Girl's Industrial Home at Bloomington Public Library
Lucy Orme Morgan was passionate about social welfare and was active in numerous philanthropic activities throughout her lifetime. ...
Lunch & Learn: Organizing for policy change for a more just and regenerative food system with Jeff Haake
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about how the Illinois Stewardship Alliance has been working to organize farmers and eaters ...
Visitors Center 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Celebration
Ten years ago, we cut the ribbon on the Museum's Cruisin' with Lincoln at the 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop. Since ...
The Silent Killer: Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace Panel Discussion
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Join us in gathering to remember those who have fallen on the job due to accidents and occupati...
NCHS Experimental Ensamble presented by pt.fwd
The Museum, in partnership with pt.fwd, is excited to present the NCHS Experimental Ensemble. This concert will conclude pt.fwd’s ...
History Reads Book Club: Living Downstream
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the second History Reads Book...
Lunch & Learn: Old Homes and Historic Preservation with Dawn Peters
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about how historic preservation is an important tool for any community on Thursday, May 8, f...
Knit In at Illinois Art Station
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The seco...
Knit In at The Bistro
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The Muse...
2025 History Makers Gala
The 2025 History Makers Gala be on the evening of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University...
History Reads Book Club: Reasonable Doubt- An Evening with Steve Vogel
The History Reads Book Club and True Crime Book Club are pleased to host an evening talk with Steve Vogel -- author of Reasonable ...
Knit In at the McLean County Arts Center
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The thir...
Día de Muertos
Save the date for our annual Día de Muertos Celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, tentatively scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. We a...
History Reads Book Club: Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the final History Reads ...
Knit In at The Hangar Art Co.
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The fina...