Events
View our listing of upcoming events and programs. Looking for past events? Find them on our list of past events. To view recordings of past events, or to tune into a livestream, visit our YouTube channel.
Every Saturday at 9:00am
Museum at the Market
Museum at the Farmer's Market presented by Illinois Farm BureauSaturdays on the Museum Square in Downtown Bloomington May thr...
Every Tuesday at 5:00pm
Old Time Music (Jam Session)
Join the Old Time Music group every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Museum. A laid back and diverse group of musicia...
Black History in McLean County
Join Jeff Woodard, the Museum's Director of Marketing and Community Relations, for a program exploring Black history in McLea...
National Immigrants Day
The Museum is offering FREE admission all day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, October 28, 2024, in honor of National Immigrants...
Día de Muertos Celebración
Celebrate Día de Muertos with us on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. All ages are welcome to this free event featuring art,...
Virtual Grand Finale Evergreen Cemetery Walk
The Museum, in partnership with Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Broadleaf Media, and Illinois Voices Theatre Echoes, is thrilled to o...
History Reads Book Club: Tinder Box- The Iroquois Theater Disaster 1903
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the final 2024 History...
Exploring a 700-year-old Native American Village in McLean County with Dr. Logan Miller
The Museum is excited to welcome back Dr. Logan Miller, associate professor of anthropology at Illinois State University, to discu...
Lunch & Learn: The Next Generation at Rivian
Bring your lunch and join us for a look at the next generation at Rivian during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 14, fr...
Knit In at the Museum
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The fina...
Museum and Visitors Center Closed for Thanksgiving
The Museum and Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Fr...
Iconic Livingston's Santa Dedication on the Museum Square
Join us in celebrating the return of the iconic Livingston Santa to Downtown Bloomington! We will recognize the various individual...
Christmas Under the Dome
Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!Friday, December 6, we'll be ope...
Christmas Under the Dome
Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!Friday, December 6, we'll be ope...
Museum Closed for Staff Development Day
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
Bring your lunch and join us for a look at the Christmas Past and Present at Ewing Manor during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday,...
Museum and Visitors Center Closed for Christmas Holiday
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
The Museum and Visitors Center will be closed for New Years Eve and New Years Day. We will reopen for regular business on Thursday...