The Western Illinois Museum will offer its annual Haunted Museum Tour on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Drop by anytime for all-age tours that begin at 11:00 am and running continuously… Read More »Haunted Museum Tours
Grant Workshop in the Arts The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome Bucky Halker, the Executive Director for Company of Folk, who will conduct a workshop on the Master-Apprentice… Read More »Grant Workshop
There is no better way to lift your spirits than with music. Under the direction of Doug Mattsey, our young talented musicians will perform a selection of holiday favorites.
Take a historic twist on your letter to Santa. Use an old-fashion quill pen and parchment paper to let Santa know what you want for Christmas this year. This all-age… Read More »Letters to Santa
Friday, November 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, December 1st, 9:00 to 11:00 am We welcome Rankin/Bass Historian, Rick Goldshmidt to the museum’s indoor, Our Front Porch space. He’ll… Read More »Book Signing with Rick Goldschmidt
Here’s the perfect start to your Dickens on the Square weekend that’s guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone. We’ll be offering a light breakfast and watching classic cartoons… Read More »Breakfast and Classic Cartoons with Santa’s Helpers
Friday, November 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, December 1st, 9:00 to 11:00 am We welcome Rankin/Bass Historian, Rick Goldshmidt to the museum’s indoor, Our Front Porch space. He’ll… Read More »Book Signing with Rick Goldschmidt
Take a historic twist on your letter to Santa. Use an old-fashion quill pen and parchment paper to let Santa know what you want for Christmas this year. This all-age… Read More »Letters to Santa
The Western Illinois Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center. In partnership with the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center, two programs will be presented at the museum… Read More »Celebrating the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center
Get your hands into the museum’s collection stored in our 1941 warehouse space. We need your help to inventory and add items to our collection management database. There are many… Read More »Warehouse Workers
