Sunday Crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of crafting in community that will inspire and delight. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.
Humbletown visits Our Front Porch
Humbletown brings the sound of bluegrass, old-time, hot club swing, Americana, and classic country, to offer a musical journey that spans across time and genres.
Gina de Gregorio & Paul Asaro perform at The Blind Swine
Gotta know the password to join us but you will not want to miss this soul-stirring performance that echos the music of Appalachia with a modern twist. Check back for the Password!
Make a Corn Husk Doll
On Saturday, October 26th, celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum during Downtown Macomb’s Moon Over Macomb festivities!
Current Exhibit: Prairie Voices
The exhibit brings together a variety of voices from the region to raise awareness of the history and transformation of the distinct prairie landscape of west-central Illinois.
Read our 2023 Annual Report
Our Annual Report outlines what we accomplished in 2023 and what our focus will be in the coming year.
Our Front Porch: The Podcast
Listen to podcasts about life in the 1970s created with oral histories collected by our Summer Youth Program Assistance.
UPDATE: Renovate to Innovate
There’s a lot happening at the Museum! Check out an update on the improvements we’re making.
Renovate to Innovate
Learn more about how the Western Illinois Museum is transforming from a small history museum to a community hub that is responsive to its community’s needs.
Apple Butter Tradition
One of the harvest season’s favorite activities is making apple butter. Gerald White shares his family’s tradition in this short video.
Lincoln’s Visit to Macomb
Why was Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Macomb in 1858 historic?
Well… let’s get into it!