As we look ahead to the coming year, the Museum Board invites you to take a peek at our accomplishments in 2024 and what’s coming next. Join us on Sunday, February 23rd from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. As what is quickly become a tradition, pie will be served. What’s in store for the afternoon? 👀 Explore… Read More »Annual Open House

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to present Prairie Land, Prairie People, an exhibition of works by photographer Bruce Morton. The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artists on Sunday, March 2, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM and will be on view through June 28, 2025. Co-curated by Paula Gillen and Dona Lantz,… Read More »Prairie Land, Prairie People Opening Reception

  On Sunday, March 23, at 1:30 PM, the Western Illinois Museum will present reenactor Laura Keyes in a living history portrayal of Lucy Pettengill, a station operator on the Underground Railroad. This engaging performance brings to life both the dangers and rewards that conductors and station operators faced while helping freedom seekers. Through storytelling… Read More »Lucy Pettengill, Station Operator on the Underground Railroad

The Western Illinois Museum is proud to collaborate with the Asian American Heritage Coalition (AAHC) to host a special community event that will mark the launch of the Asian American Heritage Coalition and its new podcast series. The event will be held on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Western… Read More »A Celebration of Our Region’s Asian American Voices