Current Exhibits and Displays
A Deadly Deception: The Asbestos Tragedy in McLean County
2024 — 2027
This new temporary exhibit explores the history of the Union Asbestos and Rubber Company (UNARCO) manufacturing plant on Bloomington’s...
Challenges, Choices, and Change
Permanent exhibit
This exciting 5,000-square-foot exhibit in four galleries explores the experience of living, working, farming, and creating community in McLean County.
Merwin Gallery
Permanent exhibit
The Merwin Gallery features almost 300 objects from the Museum's 18,000+ object collection. In this display space, objects from the collection will be moved in and out of the gallery regularly so visitors can return again and again, always to see something new.
Abraham Lincoln in McLean County
Permanent exhibit
This exhibit examines Lincoln's life's work, and explores the lasting connections Lincoln made with the people of this community.
Discovery Room
Permanent exhibit
Visitors to the Museum are encouraged to experience what life may have been like for McLean County's early settlers in the Harriet Fuller Rust Discovery Room.
Courthouse Exhibit
Permanent exhibit
This exhibit explores the architecture, materials, and construction techniques of McLean County's longest standing courthouse—the building that now houses the McLean County Museum of History.
Online Exhibits & Interactive Content
Digital Exhibits
Permanent exhibit
Read the rich histories featured in our Challenges, Choices, and Change as well as Abraham Lincoln in McLean County exhibits from anywhere!
Virtual Visit
Permanent exhibit
360 degree walk through of Challenges, Choices, and Change exhibits as well as Abraham Lincoln in McLean County.
Google Cultural Institute
Permanent exhibit
See high resolution digital photographs of the paintings from our collection at the Google Cultural Institute
Adlai Today
Permanent exhibit
Adlai Today examines the references made to Adlai Stevenson II in current issues in news stories. Explore this website to find out more about this inspirational political figure who called Bloomington home.
HistoryPin
Permanent exhibit
Discover local historic images pinned to a map, some overlaid into Google Street View!
QR Code Smart Phone Tour of Downtown Bloomington
Permanent exhibit
Learn about downtown Bloomington's rich history through its buildings. Look for the QR codes that have been placed in the windows of historically significant buildings around downtown.