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 Sunday 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...
Tour de Chocolat 2026
The Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and McLean County Museum of History are pleased to once again participate in this a...
Knit In at Green Top Grocery
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...
Day Off, Art On
Join the McLean County Museum of History and artists Hannah Johnson and Aianna Zachary for a day of learning about, interpreting, ...
Free Admission in Honor of Presidents' Day
Enjoy free admission all day on Monday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of President's Day. ...
Democracy Dialogues Kick Off Event with Sen. Durbin & Secy. LaHood
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, local organizations are join...
Democracy Dialogues: “Life and Liberty”
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
Making a More Perfect Union - FREE Art Workshop for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders
Make art and make history - America is turning 250!In this drop-in, 2-hour workshop, 3rd through 5th graders will engage in the pr...
Making a More Perfect Union - FREE Art Workshops for All Ages
Make art and make history - America is turning 250!In this free, drop-in workshop, artists of all ages will engage in the process ...
Making a More Perfect Union - FREE Art Workshop for 3rd Grade & Up
Make art and make history - America is turning 250!In this drop-in, 2-hour workshop, young artists (third grade and up), as well a...
Rachel Crothers: From Bloomington to Broadway Success with John Bassett
The Museum, in partnership with Normal Public Library, are pleased to host author and scholar John Bassett, who will present a pro...
Making a More Perfect Union - FREE Art Workshops for Teens & Adults
Make art and make history - America is turning 250!In this drop-in, 2-hour workshop at Normal Public Library, teens and adults wil...
Democracy Dialogues: "Pursuit of Happiness"
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
ARTworks: The Stars and Stripes of Me
This event, hosted by Illinois Art Station, complements our series of community art workshops leading up to A More Perfect Union: ...
Holi Moli 2026
NCHS' South Asian Performing Arts Students are proud to present: A Festival of Colors: Holi Moli!Every spring, the Indian sub...
ARTworks: The Stars and Stripes of Me
This event, hosted by Illinois Art Station, complements our series of community art workshops leading up to A More Perfect Union: ...
History Reads Book Club: The Jungle
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. for the second History Reads Book...
Knit In at Bloomington Public Library
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...
Museum Closed for Memorial Day
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. W...
FREE Admission in Honor of Juneteenth
Enjoy free admission on Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth. ...
Closed for Fourth of July
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday. We will ...
History Reads Book Club: The Promise of the Grand Canyon
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the third History Reads Bo...
Knit In at Normal Public Library
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...
Closed for Labor Day
The Museum and our Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We ...
Democracy Dialogues: "All Men Are Created Equal"
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
History Reads Book Club: Onward to Chicago-Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the final History Read...
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...
Democracy Dialogues: "Consent of the Governed"
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ...