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.

Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Saturday, October 7th
11:00am – 1:00pm October 7th at 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The 2023 Evergreen Cemetery Walk will be held in-person on September 30 and October 1, and October 7-8 with performances at 11...

Online + In Person
Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Sunday, October 8th
11:00am – 1:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The 2023 Evergreen Cemetery Walk will be held in-person on September 30 and October 1, and October 7-8 with performances at 11...

Online + In Person
The State of Hate
Tuesday, October 10th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

This program will feature the Anti-Defamation League Midwest Associate Regional Director, Trent Spoolstra, who will discuss the...

Lunch & Learn: Lincoln in 1859- Testing the Waters and Advancing the Cause
Thursday, October 12th
12:10pm – 12:50pm

Join the McLean County Museum of History for the first Lunch & Learn of the 2023-2024 season with local author and historia...

Light up the Museum Square for Latinx Heritage Month
Friday, October 13th – Sunday, October 15th
5:00pm

Head down to the Museum Square to check out our light display in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, starting at dusk on Friday, Oc...

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 and hands on Discovery Room. 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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