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 invites you to Cupid’s Tea to create a Victorian-era-inspired valentine while enjoying a cup of tea. This family-friendly drop-in event will be held on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The activity is ideal for school-age children and up, as well as for… Read More »Cupid’s Tea: Make a Victorian Valentine
The Western Illinois Museum invites you to a drop-in workshop to create a Victorian-era-inspired May basket, the perfect Mother’s Day gift. This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The activity is ideal for school-age children and up, as well as for… Read More »Make a May Basket
The Western Illinois Museum invites you to Cupid’s Tea to create a Victorian-era-inspired Valentine while enjoying a cup of tea. This family-friendly drop-in event will be held on Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The activity is ideal for school-age children and up, as well as for… Read More »Cupid’s Tea: Make a Victorian Valentine
A new partnership between Cuba High School’s Forgottonia Project, Tri States Public Radio, the Western Illinois Museum, and the WIU Department of Broadcasting and Journalism is bringing together a group of content creators to share techniques for collecting and sharing the stories of west central Illinois. A three-hour workshop will be held on Sunday, April… Read More »Audio Connections: An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
Join us for a casual afternoon of crafting in community on the third Sunday of the Month! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm Crafternoon has always been about creating a welcoming, non-competitive, and non-judgmental space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and feel a sense of belonging. Participants can choose… Read More »Sunday Crafternoon
Working in collaboration, the Gazebo Arts Festival, Macomb Creative Collab, and the Western Illinois Museum are excited to announce The Thriving Artist Workshop Series. This series aims to help artists and creatives in the Western Illinois region develop essential business skills related to their art. These workshops are part of the monthly Crafternoon event, held… Read More »Thriving Artist Workshop with Ximena Barreto
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with No Place Like Macomb, will host Sunday Crafternoon on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Crafternoon is an opportunity for makers of all ages and levels to create in the company of others. Bring a craft from home or start something new using… Read More »Crafternoon
Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum during Downtown Macomb’s Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to Noon, drop in for a hands-on, guided workshop where guests can craft corn husk dolls while learning about historic culinary traditions. Throughout the event, interactive stations will offer insights… Read More »Make a Corn Husk Doll and learn about Culinary Traditions
Looking for a delightful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Western Illinois Museum warmly invites you to Cupid’s Tea, a family-friendly drop-in event where you can craft a Victorian-era-inspired valentine, enjoy a cup of tea, and be serenaded by live music. Join us on Sunday, February 9th, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Western… Read More »Cupid’s Tea: Make a Victorian Valentine
