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.

History Reads Book Club: Tinder Box- The Iroquois Theater Disaster 1903
Wednesday, November 6th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the final 2024 History...

Online + In Person
Exploring a 700-year-old Native American Village in McLean County with Dr. Logan Miller
Tuesday, November 12th
6:30pm – 7:30pm

The Museum is excited to welcome back Dr. Logan Miller, associate professor of anthropology at Illinois State University, to discu...

Lunch & Learn: The Next Generation at Rivian
Thursday, November 14th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us for a look at the next generation at Rivian during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 14, fr...

Lunch & Learn
Knit In at the Museum
Saturday, November 16th
10:00am – 1:00pm

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...

Museum and Visitors Center Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28th
9:00am – 5:00pm

The Museum and Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Fr...

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.

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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 Visitor's Center

Cruisin' with Lincoln on Route 66 Visitor's 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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