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.

Tour de Chocolat 2025
Friday, February 7th
5:00pm – 8:00pm

The Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and McLean County Museum of History are pleased to once again participate in this a...

Lunch & Learn: Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project w/ Andrew Thomas
Thursday, February 13th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about conducting oral histories from the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project on Thursda...

Online + In Person
Knit In at the Museum
Saturday, February 15th
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 firs...

Free Admission in Honor of President's Day
Monday, February 17th
9:00am – 5:00pm

Enjoy free admission all day on Monday, February 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of President's Day. ...

Dirty Laundry: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 4th
7:00pm – 9:00pm

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 ...

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.

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Become a Volunteer

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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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