Events

Tour de Chocolat 2026

Friday, February 6th
5:00pm – 8:00pm

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

Saturday, February 7th
10:00am – 1:00pm

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

Friday, February 13th
8:30am – 4:30pm

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

Monday, February 16th
9:00am – 5:00pm

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

Tuesday, February 17th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, local organizations are join...

Democracy Dialogues: “Life and Liberty”

Saturday, February 28th
1:00pm – 2:30pm

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

Monday, March 2nd
3:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Saturday, March 21st
11:00am – 12:00pm

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

Monday, March 23rd
5:30pm – 7:30pm

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

Wednesday, March 25th
6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

Sunday, March 29th
2:00pm – 4:00pm

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"

Saturday, April 11th
1:00pm – 2:30pm

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

Saturday, April 11th
1:00pm – 3:00pm

This event, hosted by Illinois Art Station, complements our series of community art workshops leading up to A More Perfect Union: ...

Holi Moli 2026

Saturday, April 18th
1:00pm – 3:00pm

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

Thursday, April 23rd
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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

Tuesday, May 5th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

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

Saturday, May 9th
10:00am – 1:00pm

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

Monday, May 25th
9:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Friday, June 19th
9:00am – 5:00pm

Enjoy free admission on Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth. ...

Closed for Fourth of July

Saturday, July 4th
8:30am – 5:00pm

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

Tuesday, August 4th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

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

Saturday, August 8th
10:00am – 1:00pm

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

Monday, September 7th
9:00am – 5:00pm

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"

Tuesday, September 22nd
6:30pm – 8:00pm

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

Wednesday, November 4th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

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

Saturday, November 7th
10:00am – 1:00pm

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"

Thursday, November 19th
6:30pm – 8:00pm

In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...

Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26th
9:00am – 5:00pm

The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ...

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