The Western Illinois Museum and the Macomb Food Co-op celebrate all things local. On Friday, January 5, 2018, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, the museum will open its doors for… Read More »Celebrate Local
In celebration of World Ukulele Day, the Western Illinois Museum and Ukulele Macomb are pleased to hold a Community Sing-a-long on Friday, February 2, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.… Read More »Community Sing-a-long
The Western Illinois Museum is throwing a party for Big Al Sears! Albert Omega Sears, born in Macomb on February 21, 1910, to the Reverend John W. Sears and Martha… Read More »Big Al Sears’ Birthday Party
Join us on Our Front Porch and let’s make some music. Ukulele University 101 is an introductory instructional workshop designed for beginners and those who have no experience with the… Read More »Ukulele University 101
News from the Front: Letters from our Boys Thursday, March 22, 2018 Doors open at 6:30 pm, program at 7:00 pm $5 suggested donation at the door The Western Illinois… Read More »News from the Front
The City of Macomb, and the Western Illinois Museum will hold “Building Fort Macomb”, a family-friendly celebration of the namesake of our city. This officially endorsed by Illinois Bicentennial will… Read More »Building Fort Macomb
The Western Illinois Museum is co-hosting a celebration of the Western Illinois University’s Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration Department’s 50th Anniversary. On Friday, April 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.… Read More »Celebrating 50 years of WIU’s RPTA Department
The Blind Swine Speakeasy The Western Illinois Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit, The Blind Swine Speakeasy. The exhibit will open June 1st from 4:30 to 7:30 pm… Read More »The Blind Swine
George Turner Trio at the Blind Swine June 15, 2018 Doors and cash bar open at 4:30 pm, music at 5:00 pm The Western Illinois Museum announces The Blind Swine… Read More »George Turner Trio at the Blind Swine
Left to right: Gil Belles, Lowell Lueck, and Marla Vizdal Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social that would make Gil Belles proud! To honor one of the museum's founders,… Read More »Ice Cream Social
