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.

Women's History Month
Friday, March 1st – Sunday, March 31st

Discover Local Women's History at the McLean County Museum of History! The Museum's latest Rotunda Installatio...

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50 Years of Women's Rights: an Interactive and Intergenerational Exploration
Saturday, March 23rd
2:00pm – 4:00pm

The Museum and League of Women Voters of McLean County are excited to welcome folks of all ages to join us on Saturday,...

2024 History Makers Honoree Reveal
Wednesday, March 27th
11:00am – 12:00pm

Join us on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m. in the Museum's Courtroom, or live online via the ...

Museum Closed for Staff Development Day
Wednesday, April 3rd

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

"Connect the Dots" with Autism McLean at the Museum
Saturday, April 6th
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Kick-off Autism Awareness Month with this Autism Friendly Community "Connect the Dots" Event hosted at the Museum by ...

Lunch & Learn: Creating a Sensory Garden with U of I Extension Brittnay Haag
Thursday, April 11th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about sensory gardens with U of I Extension educator Brittnay Haag on Thursday, April 11,...

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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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