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...
Asbestos Exhibit Opening
The Museum, with financial support from LiUNA! Midwest Region Laborer's International Union of North America, is proud to pre...
Bent Elementary School 100 Year Celebration
Celebrate 100 years of Bent Elementary on Saturday, September 7 from 4pm - 6pm at Bent. Stop by anytime.Building tours. Historical...
Evergreen Cemetery Walk Tickets On Sale
Ticket sales for the 30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk begin on September 10, 2024.There are eight opportunities to participa...
Lunch & Learn: Arcadia - America's Playable Arcade Museum
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about Arcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum, located along historic Route 66, on Th...
Navegando una Nueva Comunidad: Recent Immigrant Arrivals in the Bloomington-Normal Community
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
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'
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
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
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
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
The 30th and Final Evergreen Cemetery Walk will be on October 5-6 & 12-13, 2024. Public performances are on Saturdays and Sund...
Lincoln's 'Lost Speech' Found: Origin of the Illinois Republican Party
Go back in time to May 29, 1856, when Abraham Lincoln gave the keynote address at a political convention in downtown Bloomington. ...
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...
Día de Muertos Celebración
Celebrate Día de Muertos with us on Friday, November 1, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. All ages are welcome to this free event featuring art,...
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 the Community of Noble-Wieting: A 700-year-old Native American Village in McLean County with Dr. Logan Miller
The Museum is pleased to welcome back Dr. Logan Miller, associate professor of anthropology at Illinois State University, who will...
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...
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...
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...