The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to host our second Generations Over Dinner, a global invitation to bring people together for a meaningful multi-generational conversation while sharing a meal. The potluck dinner will be held on Sunday, July 23rd from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The dinner is free and open… Read More »Generations Over Dinner
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome Bill Robinson, a hammered dulcimer player and instrument maker to perform and share his family’s musical history as part of the Museum’s music series held on Our Front Porch. He will be joined by his cousin Marvin Robinson, and long-time collaborator Rod Tippy, both on guitar and… Read More »Bill Robinson and Friends visit Our Front Porch
The Western Illinois Museum announces the screening of the documentary film, The Neutral Ground. The film is part of the monthly Not So Easy Film Series that brings people together to view and engage in conversation on challenging topics. The film will be screened on Friday, August 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 6th… Read More »Film Series: The Neutral Ground
The Western Illinois Museum announces the screening of the documentary film, The Neutral Ground. The film is part of the monthly Not So Easy Film Series that brings people together to view and engage in conversation on challenging topics. The film will be screened on Friday, August 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 6th… Read More »Film Series: The Neutral Ground
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with The CT Vivian Project of Macomb, invites the public to a meet and greet followed by a community conversation on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Moderated by Byron Shabazz, the founder of The CT Vivian Project of Macomb, the program will bring together leaders… Read More »Community Conversation
The Western Illinois Museum will host a reception on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am to noon to celebrate its current exhibit that showcases the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. In addition to viewing the exhibit titled, Millie Sorrells: Quilter, Artist, Teacher, guests will have an opportunity to meet and greet Millie who… Read More »Exhibit Reception to meet Quilter Millie Sorrells
The Western Illinois Museum and Casa Latina Cultural Center at WIU celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dance, and food. On Friday, September 29th special guests Daniel Rojas and Claire Happel Ashe will perform with the members of EnsAmble Ad Hoc on the Museum’s indoor Our Front Porch. At 6:00 pm the doors, the Taqueria… Read More »Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with LatinX Music and a Dance Party
The Western Illinois Museum announces the next film in the Not So Easy Film Series. The documentary film Storm Lake directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison will be screened on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 8th at 2:00 pm at the Museum. Local media personalities will be on hand to… Read More »Storm Lake
The Western Illinois Museum announces the next film in the Not So Easy Film Series. The documentary film Storm Lake directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison will be screened on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 8th at 2:00 pm at the Museum. Local media personalities will be on hand to… Read More »Storm Lake
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is pleased to welcome musician Chip McNeill to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, October 13th, as part of the Jazz Series being offered at the Museum. The doors and bar open at 4:30 with music at 5:30 with… Read More »Chip McNeill to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch