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.

Museum Closed for Staff Development Day
Wednesday, December 11th

The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop closes for a day once every quarter to hold st...

Lunch & Learn: Christmas Past and Present at Ewing Manor
Thursday, December 12th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us for a look at the Christmas Past and Present at Ewing Manor during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday,...

Online + In Person
Museum and Visitors Center Closed for Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 24th – Wednesday, December 25th
9:00am – 5:00pm

The Museum and Visitors Center will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will reopen for regular business on Thursday...

Museum and Visitors Center Closed for New Years Holiday
Tuesday, December 31st – Wednesday, January 1st
9:00am – 5:00pm

The Museum and Visitors Center will be closed for New Years Eve and New Years Day. We will reopen for regular business on Thursday...

Lunch & Learn: Why Care about Air - BNCARE
Thursday, January 9th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn more about air from Dr. Alicia Wodika, Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Illinois St...

Online + In Person

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.

Explore opportunities

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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