Prairie Voices
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Prairie Voices, on view from June 27th through November 9, 2024. The exhibit brings… Read More »Prairie Voices
Exhibits
Millie Sorrells: Quilter·Artist ·Teacher
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit that showcases the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. In… Read More »Millie Sorrells: Quilter·Artist ·Teacher
Tintypes
By Jacob PalmerWIU Student and Western Illinois Museum Intern This month’s featured artifact is a selection of tintypes from the collection of the Western Illinois… Read More »Tintypes
Celebrating the Family Farm
The Western Illinois Museum announces a new 2020 project that focuses on the family farm and its long-standing place in McDonough County. Through this project,… Read More »Celebrating the Family Farm
Civil War Era Sword
By Logan ElkoIntern, Western Illinois Museum The featured artifact from the collection of the Western Illinois Museum is a Civil War-era sword. This sword was… Read More »Civil War Era Sword
Baseball Gloves
By Logan Elko Fall weather is quickly approaching, and with it, the World Series. Baseball has been an American staple since its inception. The game… Read More »Baseball Gloves
Heard it on the Radio
The Western Illinois Museum’s radio collection is big! The exhibit, Heard it on the Radio, is a chance to see over 100 radios on display… Read More »Heard it on the Radio
The Blind Swine
The Blind Swine Speakeasy First and Third Fridays, June through September 4:30 to 7:30 The Western Illinois Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit,… Read More »The Blind Swine
200 Years 200 People
Celebrating 200 Years with 200 People: That’s local history As we celebrate the State of Illinois’ 200th year, we have set a goal of celebrating 200… Read More »200 Years 200 People