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.

Navegando una Nueva Comunidad: Recent Immigrant Arrivals in the Bloomington-Normal Community
Tuesday, September 17th
6:00pm – 7:30pm

Kick off Latino Heritage Month at the Museum with a panel discussion focusing on stories of recent migration to McLean County. Thi...

DAR America 250 American Revolutionary War Marker Dedication & Reception
Saturday, September 21st
1:30pm – 3:00pm

Join the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for a dedication of a new hi...

Rivian: Bloomington's Battery-Powered 'Car of Tomorrow'
Tuesday, September 24th
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Long before the emergence of Rivian Automotive, the Twin Cities was center stage for another battery-powered vehicle — the gone-bu...

30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Saturday, October 5th
11:00am – 1:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The 30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk will be on October 5-6 & 12-13, 2024. Public performances are on Saturdays and Sund...

30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Sunday, October 6th
11:00am – 1:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The 30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk will be on October 5-6 & 12-13, 2024. Public performances are on Saturdays and Sund...

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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