The Western Illinois Museum is excited to welcome Humbletown, joined by local favorite John Lane, for a performance on Our Front Porch on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 6:30 pm. Doors and bar open at 5:30 pm, with music beginning at 6:30 pm. A suggested donation of $5 is encouraged at the door. Formed in the… Read More »Humbletown visits Our Front Porch
Hey, just a heads up for Friday, Oct 25th... swing by the back and tell our pal at the door you’re here to catch a flick on the silver screen. Keep it hush-hush—just between us! The Western Illinois Museum is excited to announce its next Blind Swine Speakeasy event, happening on Friday, October 25th. The… Read More »Gina de Gregorio and Paul Asaro at The Blind Swine Speakeasy
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
Looking for a delightful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Western Illinois Museum warmly invites you to Cupid’s Tea, a family-friendly drop-in event where you can craft a Victorian-era-inspired valentine, enjoy a cup of tea, and be serenaded by live music. Join us on Sunday, February 9th, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Western… Read More »Cupid’s Tea: Make a Victorian Valentine
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
