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.
Yea Big’s Neuroplasticity featuring Nonlinear Field and Gerrit Hatcher and Erez Dessel
The Museum is excited to host local musician Stefen Robinson, who performs as Yea Big, for a "Neuroplasticity" concert o...
Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Role of an End-of-Life Doula and the Power of Death Cafes
Bring your lunch and join us to learn to about death cafes and what a End-of-Life Doula is, on Thursday, September 11, from 12:10 ...
Mourning in McLean: The Story of Death, Grieving, and Funerary Customs in McLean County
Death is one of the only guarantees in life.In early U.S. history, death was a more frequent occurrence, arriving through disease,...
100 Years of COUNTRY Financial: Making a Home in the Twin Cities with Bill Kemp
Join Museum Librarian Bill Kemp for a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of COUNTRY Financial. This free pu...
Order in the Court presented by Nomad Theatre
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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