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.

Order in the Court presented by Nomad Theatre

Friday, September 19th
7:30pm – 9:30pm

The Museum is thrilled to partner with Nomad Theater Company to host Order in the Court this September! This production will featu...

Order in the Court presented by Nomad Theatre

Saturday, September 20th
2:00pm – 4:00pm

The Museum is thrilled to partner with Nomad Theater Company to host Order in the Court this September! This production will featu...

Downtown Bloomington Architecture Tour- SOLD OUT

Tuesday, September 23rd
5:30pm – 7:00pm

This tour is now SOLD OUT. Please contact the Museum to be placed on the waiting list.By popular demand, we have added a third and...

Order in the Court presented by Nomad Theatre

Thursday, September 25th
7:30pm – 9:30pm

The Museum is thrilled to partner with Nomad Theater Company to host Order in the Court this September! This production will featu...

Order in the Court presented by Nomad Theatre

Friday, September 26th
7:30pm – 9:30pm

The Museum is thrilled to partner with Nomad Theater Company to host Order in the Court this September! This production will featu...

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.


Self-Guided Tours

Take a self-guided tour around town, or explore our Making a Home exhibit en español using our mobile tour platform, Tourient.


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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Cruisin' with Lincoln on Route 66 Visitors Center

Cruisin' with Lincoln on Route 66 Visitors Center contains a gift shop and local tourism information. We feature locally produced products, Abraham Lincoln souvenirs, and Route 66 souvenirs. When you visit the Museum, you will enter and exit through the Visitors Center!

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