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.

Knit In at The Bistro
Saturday, June 14th | 10:00am – 1:00pm
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 Muse...

2025 History Makers Gala
Wednesday, June 18th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
5:30pm – 7:30pm

The 2025 History Makers Gala will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in the Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University’s Bone...

FREE Admission in Honor of Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19th | 9:00am – 5:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm

The McLean County Museum of History will offer free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday June 19, 2025 in honor of Juneteen...

Juneteenth at Bloomington Public Library
Thursday, June 19th | 10:00am – 1:00pm
10:00am – 1:00pm

Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a fed...

Futures in History Day Camp 2025
Monday, June 23rd | 9:00am – 4:00pm
9:00am – 4:00pm
June 24th at 9:00am – 4:00pm
June 25th at 9:00am – 4:00pm
June 26th at 9:00am – 4:00pm
June 27th at 9:00am – 4:00pm

The Museum's Futures in History Camp is a unique 5-day camp experience for students entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grades who are...

For kids

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.

Join us

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 Visitors Center

Cruisin' with Lincoln on Route 66 Visitors 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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