Events & Programs
Looking for something new to do? Check out our upcoming events and programs. Tune into a livestream, or watch a recording of a past program on our YouTube channel.
2024 History Makers Gala
Each year, the History Makers Gala recognizes long-standing residents whose outstanding, life-long contributions of time and ta...
2024 Futures in History Camp Registration Begins
Futures in History Camp 2024 is coming! This 5-day camp experience includes facilitation by Museum staff and other experts, all...
A Black Woman’s Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor: Lessons about Race, Class, and Gender in the United States with Author Dr. Menah Pratt Clarke
A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor: Lessons about Race, Class, and Gender in America...
Sembrando Raíces: Oral Histories of Latinos in Central Illinois
Join us in hearing from ISU seniors in Dr. Maura Toro-Morn's sociology capstone class who have conducted oral history inte...
2024 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Downtown Bloomington is the place to be this weekend. Kick off the travel season with the Red Carpet Corridor Festival at the M...
History Reads Book Club: The Woman They Could Not Silence
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. for the second installment of...
Plan Your Visit
With five exhibit galleries, a hands on Discovery Room, and four floors of Museum to explore, there's a lot of history to get caught up on. So let's cover the essentials to help you plan your Museum visit.
Exhibits
Explore the rich history of McLean County in our five permanent exhibits, hands on Discovery Room, and numerous displays. Our online exhibits bring McLean County history to you, wherever you are.
Research
The Museum has thousands of online and on-site resources for researching local history topics and genealogy. These are some of our most popular resources.
Learn
Our educational programs reach thousands of students, seniors, and community members each year.
Become a Member
Want free admission to the Museum every day of the year? Or invitations to special member-only events? Becoming a member is a meaningful contribution to the Museum's mission of preserving local history. Plus, enjoy reciprocal benefits at over 400 museums & historic sites in the U.S. through the Time Travelers Program.
Join usBecome a Volunteer
We provide rewarding opportunities for active volunteers and flexible positions for occasional volunteers too.
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