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.
2025 History Makers Honoree Reveal
Join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Museum's Courtroom, or live online via the Museum's YouTube Channel a...
2025 Slow Art Day on Route 66
Founded in 2010, Slow Art Day is an annual global event that aims to help more people discover the joy of looking at and appreciat...
NPL Young Author's Display
The Museum, in partnership with Normal Public Library, is pleased to host the student winners of the Unit 5 Young Authors contest....
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 ...
Holi Moli 2025
NCHS' South Asian Performing Arts Students are proud to present: A Festival of Colors: Holi Moli!Every spring, the Indian sub...
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. A special thank you to our Presented by Sponsor COUNTRY Financial for supporting free Tuesdays at the Museum during 2025.
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.
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Become a Volunteer
We provide rewarding opportunities for active volunteers and flexible positions for occasional volunteers too.
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