Join us for a casual afternoon of crafting in community on the third Sunday of the Month! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm Crafternoon has always been about creating a welcoming, non-competitive, and non-judgmental space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and feel a sense of belonging. Participants can choose… Read More »Sunday Crafternoon
Working in collaboration, the Gazebo Arts Festival, Macomb Creative Collab, and the Western Illinois Museum are excited to announce The Thriving Artist Workshop Series. This series aims to help artists and creatives in the Western Illinois region develop essential business skills related to their art. These workshops are part of the monthly Crafternoon event, held… Read More »Thriving Artist Workshop with Ximena Barreto
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first Black police officer. The event will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum. This one-hour program is… Read More »Community Conversation to Celebrate the William H. Thorpe Memorial Park
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with No Place Like Macomb, will host Sunday Crafternoon on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Crafternoon is an opportunity for makers of all ages and levels to create in the company of others. Bring a craft from home or start something new using… Read More »Crafternoon
Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum during Downtown Macomb’s Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to Noon, drop in for a hands-on, guided workshop where guests can craft corn husk dolls while learning about historic culinary traditions. Throughout the event, interactive stations will offer insights… Read More »Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the WIU School of Music, welcomes Joel Linscheid to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night Friday, November 8th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome celebrated… Read More »Joel Linscheid to perform on Our Front Porch for Jazz Night
You’re Invited to Celebrate Our New Front Porch! Join us for a Sunday afternoon of connection, community, and celebration on Sunday, November 10th from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum! The new and improved Our Front Porch was built with teamwork, creating a special place where history, culture, and community come together,… Read More »Sunday on the Porch: A Celebration of What We’ve Accomplished
On Saturday, November 16th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the Western Illinois Museum welcomes Ben Petropoulos, Land Conservation Specialist with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and USDA, to Our Front Porch. This program will focus on the technical strategies behind prairie restoration in West Central Illinois and delve into what it… Read More »Join us for a conversation with Ben Petropoulos about the Prairie
Join the Western Illinois Museum for an evening of festive fun and unexpected musical delights during this year’s Dickens on the Square celebration! Families and visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy two reimagined musical performances and hands-on holiday activities. Kick off the evening at 6:30 pm with the Western Whackers. These talented students… Read More »Seasonal Sounds, Reimagined: Tuba Christmas and Western Whackers
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University School of Music and the Community Music School, invites you to an evening of festive cheer at Sounds of the Season: Songs and Stories on Friday, December 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This family-friendly event celebrates the holiday season with music, storytelling, and… Read More »Sounds of the Season: Songs and Stories
