Corporate Support

Approximately 70% of our annual budget is supported by private donations, including contributions and sponsorships from our local business community. We are engaged in an array of programming annually, most of which is offered free or at a discount to the community. In an average year we serve over 40,000 individuals with guests from 48 U.S. states and countries abroad. Private support makes this possible and we offer a variety of  sponsorship/support opportunities for our corporate/business partners to consider based on their specific goals, such as business/corporate memberships, bundled sponsorships, specific event sponsorships, and title sponsorships.

We have opened two new temporary exhibits over the last two years. In the spring of 2026, the Museum will open another temporary exhibit on baseball/softball called “More than a Game,” exploring the vast history of America’s Favorite Pastime in McLean County. Sponsorship opportunities for this exhibit are detailed in the attached sponsor packet.

Established in 1892, the Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Only 3.3% of the nation’s 33,000 museums are accredited. Our longevity is a direct result of the generosity of our community. Support from corporations and local businesses is a wonderful way to enhance your profile in the community while supporting our mission to preserve, educate, and collaborate in sharing the diverse stories of the people of McLean County. Current “Presented by Sponsors” include: Ace World Wide Moving (Livingston Santa’s Reindeer), Avanti’s (Volunteers), Bridgestone (Futures in History Camp), COUNTRY Financial (Free Tuesdays at the Museum & On The Square Magazine), Cumulus Radio Bloomington (Christmas Under the Dome), Illinois Farm Bureau (Museum at the Farmer’s Market), Jeffrey Alans & the Wandell Family (Livingston Santas), LAMAR Advertising (Museum E-Blast), MCK CPAs & Advisors (Lunch & Learn Series), The Pantagraph (Hanging Rotunda Displays), WGLT (Live Stream Programs),

We are happy to provide a tour of the Museum and explore partnership opportunities. We look forward to discussing how we might partner together! Contact Norris Porter, Director of Development, for more information.