Every Saturday 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...

Lunch & Learn: Why Care about Air - BNCARE
Thursday, January 9th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn more about air from Dr. Alicia Wodika, Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Illinois St...

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Free Admission in Honor of MLK Day
Monday, January 20th
9:00am – 5:00pm

Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day, Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of MLK Day. We're inviting folks to come in, r...

Closed for Staff Development
Wednesday, January 29th – Thursday, January 30th
9:00pm – 5:00pm

The Museum and its Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 29 AND ...

History Reads Book Club: Abe and Fido
Tuesday, February 4th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the first History Reads ...

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History Reads Book Club
Lunch & Learn: Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
Thursday, February 13th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about conducting oral histories from the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project on Thursda...

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Knit In at the Museum
Saturday, February 15th
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...

President's Day Free Admission to the Museum
Monday, February 17th
9:00am – 5:00pm

Visitors will be able to enjoy free admission all day on Monday, February 17, in honor of President's Day....

Dirty Laundry: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 4th
7:00pm – 9:00pm

The Museum, in partnership with Illinois State University Office of Sustainability, Environmental Health and Safety, and Departmen...

Lunch & Learn: Artists, Advocates, Acrobats, and More! Women Who Made McLean County History
Thursday, March 13th
12:10pm – 1:00pm

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about women who made McLean County history on Thursday, March 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. wi...

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The Silent Killer: Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace Panel Discussion
Monday, April 28th
6:30pm – 8:00pm

April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Join us in gathering to remember those who have fallen on the job due to accidents and occupati...

History Reads Book Club: Living Downstream
Tuesday, May 6th
7:00pm – 8:00pm

All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the second History Reads Book...

History Reads Book Club
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2025 History Makers Gala
Wednesday, June 18th

The 2025 History Makers Gala be on the evening of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University...