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...
Closed for Staff Development
The Museum and its Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 29 AND ...
History Reads Book Club: Abe and Fido
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the first History Reads ...
Tour de Chocolat 2025
The Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and McLean County Museum of History are pleased to once again participate in this a...
Lunch & Learn: Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project w/ Andrew Thomas
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about conducting oral histories from the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project on Thursda...
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 firs...
Free Admission in Honor of President's Day
Enjoy free admission all day on Monday, February 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of President's Day. ...
Dirty Laundry: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
The Museum, in partnership with Illinois State University Office of Sustainability, Environmental Health and Safety, and Departmen...
Lunch & Learn: Artists, Advocates, Acrobats, and More! Women Who Made McLean County History
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about women who made McLean County history on Thursday, March 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. wi...
Lucy's Girls: Lucy Orme Morgan and the Girl's Industrial Home at Bloomington Public Library
Lucy Orme Morgan was passionate about social welfare and was active in numerous philanthropic activities throughout her lifetime. ...
The Silent Killer: Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace Panel Discussion
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Join us in gathering to remember those who have fallen on the job due to accidents and occupati...
History Reads Book Club: Living Downstream
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the second History Reads Book...
Knit In at Illinois Art Station
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The seco...
2025 History Makers Gala
The 2025 History Makers Gala be on the evening of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University...
History Reads Book Club: Reasonable Doubt- An Evening with Steve Vogel
The History Reads Book Club and True Crime Book Club are pleased to host an evening talk with Steve Vogel -- author of Reasonable ...
Knit In at the McLean County Arts Center
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The thir...
History Reads Book Club: Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the final History Reads ...
Knit In at The Hangar Art Co.
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...