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...
Free Admission in Honor of MLK Day
Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day, Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of MLK Day. We're inviting folks to come in, r...
History Reads Book Club: Fifty-Nine in '84
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. for the first History Reads ...
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: “Life and Liberty”
“Democracy is not an easy form of government, because it is never final; it is a living, changing organism, with a continuous shif...
Making a More Perfect Union- Art Workshops for America 250
Make art and make history - America is turning 250! The McLean County Museum of History, McLean County Arts Center, and other part...
Making a More Perfect Union- Art Workshops for America 250
Make art and make history - America is turning 250! The McLean County Museum of History, McLean County Arts Center, and other part...
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- Art Workshops for America 250
Make art and make history - America is turning 250! The McLean County Museum of History, McLean County Arts Center, and other part...
Democracy Dialogues: "Pursuit of Happiness"
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies severed political ties with Great Britain, declar...
ARTworks: The Stars and Sripes of Me
This event, hosted by Illinois Art Station, is a companion event to our series of community art workshops. For more information, r...
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, is a companion event to our series of community art workshops. For more information, r...
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"
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies severed political ties with Great Britain, declar...
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"
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies severed political ties with Great Britain, declar...
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ...