The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Tromp-As-Writ Weavers Guild and Monmouth's Buchanan Center for the Arts, will offer a hands-on history workshop that explores the craft of weaving. Drop by on Saturday, August 6, 2022, any time between 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can watch demonstrations and try your hand at different… Read More »Weaving Workshop
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to host a concert featuring two harpists who have joined together for an exchange of cultures on Friday, August 19th at 5:00 pm. Award-winning Colombian harpist, Daniel Rojas, and local Macomb harpist, Claire Happel Ashe, will present a concert that is a culmination of their work through the Illinois… Read More »Harpists to Perform
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the McDonough Choral Society, are joining together to celebrate the Choral Society’s 20 years of bringing fine choral music to west central Illinois. The community is invited to a reception on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A brief program, emceed by Mark Merrill,… Read More »Celebrating McDonough Choral Society’s 20-year Anniversary
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University School of Music, is pleased to welcome musician Tito Carrillo on Friday, October 14th, as part of a new Jazz Series being offered monthly at the Museum. The programs will be from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and will include a cash bar. There is… Read More »LIVE Jazz on Our Front Porch
Join us in celebrating the harvest season. Stop by on Saturday, October 15th during the Moon Over Macomb festivities and make a Corn Husk Doll from 10:00 am to noon. How to Participate There are two ways to participate: Stop by the museum and we’ll walk you through how to turn corn husks into a doll. Pick up… Read More »Tour Through Time with your Corn Husk Doll
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University School of Music, is pleased to welcome musician Alex Graham on Friday, November 11th, as part of a new Jazz Series being offered monthly at the Museum. The doors and cash bar open at 4:30 pm followed by two sets of music at 5:15… Read More »Alex Graham to Perform on Our Front Porch
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 activity is family-friendly and museum volunteers will be on hand to help –even adding some sealing wax! Drop your letter in Santa’s special mailbox on… Read More »Write your letter to Santa
The Western Illinois Museum celebrates the season with family-friendly programs offered as part of the community’s holiday festival, Dickens of the Square. Make the museum a stop during your Dicken’s outing and enjoy our programs that will get you in the spirit of the season. Tuba Christmas Friday, December 2nd, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Yes,… Read More »TUBA Christmas
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 activity is family-friendly and museum volunteers will be on hand to help –even adding some sealing wax! Drop your letter in Santa’s special mailbox on… Read More »Write your letter to Santa
The Western Illinois Museum welcomes the Kansas City duo, The Matchsellers, for an evening of Bluegrass music on Our Front Porch. The singer-songwriting pair will perform on Thursday, January 5, 2023, and offer an evening of lively, original music on the Museum’s indoor porch. The doors and cash bar open at 6:30 with music starting… Read More »The Matchsellers visit Our Front Porch
